CVE-2025-54789
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-08-02
Last updated on: 2025-09-12
Assigner: GitHub, Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| humhub | files | to 0.16.10 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-80 | The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in the Files module versions 0.16.9 and below, where the File Move functionality lacks proper logic to prevent injection of arbitrary JavaScript. This flaw allows an attacker to execute malicious JavaScript code within the context of the user's browser session.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to execution of arbitrary JavaScript code in the user's browser session, potentially allowing attackers to hijack user sessions, steal sensitive information, or perform actions on behalf of the user without their consent.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Upgrade the Files module to version 0.16.10 or later, as this version contains the fix that prevents injection of arbitrary JavaScript in the File Move functionality.