CVE-2025-54789: Files is a module for managing files inside spaces and user profiles

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-54789?

files: upgrade to 0.16.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-54789 being exploited?

CVE-2025-54789 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-54789 affect?

CVE-2025-54789 affects files. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Files is a module for managing files inside spaces and user profiles. In versions 0.16.9 and below, the File Move functionality does not contain logic that prevents injection of arbitrary JavaScript, which can lead to Browser JS code execut

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-54789?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2025-54789 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting files. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Files is a module for managing files inside spaces and user profiles. In versions 0.16.9 and below, the File Move functionality does not contain logic that prevents injection of arbitrary JavaScript, which can lead to Browser JS code execution in the context of the user’s session. This is fixed in version 0.16.10.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 77%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-80
Published	2025-08-02
Last modified	2026-09-02

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: humhub

Last updated 2026-09-02 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-08-02 00:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-02 14:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

humhub files UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.16.10

Fixed in: 0.16.10

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy files || rpm -q files || files --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.16.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade files

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade files

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-54789?

files: upgrade to 0.16.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-54789 being exploited?

CVE-2025-54789 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-54789 affect?

CVE-2025-54789 affects files. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Files is a module for managing files inside spaces and user profiles. In versions 0.16.9 and below, the File Move functionality does not contain logic that prevents injection of arbitrary JavaScript, which can lead to Browser JS code execut

How urgent is CVE-2025-54789?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2025-54790 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE Files is a module for managing files inside spaces and user profiles

References

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