diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index e7397c3f1d..feb46f1428 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ HumHub Changelog
 1.17.3 (Unreleased)
 ----------------------
 - Fix #7484: Use password type on the installation DB config form
+- Fix #7486: Catch errors in external file handlers
 - Fix #7487: Fix comments list when comment is active from another parent comment
 
 1.17.2 (April 7, 2025)
diff --git a/protected/humhub/modules/file/handler/FileHandlerCollection.php b/protected/humhub/modules/file/handler/FileHandlerCollection.php
index 16543e5d1b..c0a7a9d0a0 100644
--- a/protected/humhub/modules/file/handler/FileHandlerCollection.php
+++ b/protected/humhub/modules/file/handler/FileHandlerCollection.php
@@ -57,7 +57,11 @@ class FileHandlerCollection extends Component
     {
         parent::init();
 
-        $this->trigger(self::EVENT_INIT);
+        try {
+            $this->trigger(self::EVENT_INIT);
+        } catch (\Exception $ex) {
+            Yii::error('Could not init file handler. Error: ' . $ex->getMessage(), 'file');
+        }
 
         // Register default handlers
         if ($this->type === self::TYPE_CREATE) {