CVE-2025-54790
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in the HumHub Files module allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries without direct output, potentially accessing unauthorized data. It affects all users of HumHub with the Files module installed. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient input validation in backend SQL queries.
💻 Affected Systems
- HumHub Files module
📦 What is this software?
Files by Humhub
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise including user credentials, private files metadata, and sensitive configuration data could be extracted.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to file metadata, user information, and potentially some sensitive data stored in the database.
If Mitigated
Limited data exposure with proper input validation and database permissions in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires understanding of the application's SQL structure and likely some level of access to the Files module functionality.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 0.16.10
Vendor Advisory: https://github.com/humhub/cfiles/security/advisories/GHSA-rfvq-g9rm-pgqj
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Backup your HumHub installation and database. 2. Update the Files module to version 0.16.10 via HumHub Marketplace or manual installation. 3. Verify the update was successful by checking the module version in the admin panel.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Files Module
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable Files module until patching is possible
Navigate to Administration -> Modules -> Files -> Disable
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict input validation and parameterized queries at the application level
- Restrict database user permissions to minimum required access
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check the Files module version in HumHub admin panel under Administration -> ModulesCheck Version:
Check HumHub admin panel or inspect the module's composer.json fileVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Files module version shows 0.16.10 or higher in the admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL query patterns in database logs
- Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by file module access
Network Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to Files module endpoints with SQL-like parameters
SIEM Query:
source="humhub_logs" AND (message="*SQL*" OR message="*database*" OR message="*query*")