Files
CVE-2025-54790
CRITICAL
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Parameterized queries, prepared statements
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Persistence The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS score of 9.2 (CRITICAL). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.06%. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A remote attacker could execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database by sending crafted requests to the affected application. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026
Files is a module for managing files inside spaces and user profiles. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Use parameterized queries/prepared statements. Never concatenate user input into SQL. Apply least-privilege database permissions.
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Technical ContextAI · show details
This vulnerability is classified as SQL Injection (CWE-89), which allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database. Files is a module for managing files inside spaces and user profiles. In versions 0.16.9 and below, Files does not have logic to prevent the exploitation of backend SQL queries without direct output, potentially allowing unauthorized data access. This is fixed in version 0.16.10. Affected products include: Humhub Files. Version information: version 0.16.10..
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Severity by source
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS VectorVendor: github
DescriptionCVE.org
Files is a module for managing files inside spaces and user profiles. In versions 0.16.9 and below, Files does not have logic to prevent the exploitation of backend SQL queries without direct output, potentially allowing unauthorized data access. This is fixed in version 0.16.10.
Executive ViewAI
Organizations using Files is a face critical risk from CVE-2025-54790, a SQL injection vulnerability rated CVSS 9.2. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or commands on affected systems, potentially leading to full system compromise. Organizations should apply vendor updates immediately when available and implement compensating controls in the interim.
Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: (1) Deploy WAF rules to block injection patterns; (2) Restrict network access to affected components; (3) Enable enhanced logging for suspicious activity.
Threat Intelligence Overview
NVD
CVE.org
EPSS
GitHub
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Attack Technique
SQL injection exploits the way applications construct database queries by mixing user input directly into SQL statements.
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