CVE-2024-56145RCE when PHP `register_argc_argv` config setting is enabled in craftcms/cms

Craft is a flexible, user-friendly CMS for creating custom digital experiences on the web and beyond. Users of affected versions are affected by this vulnerability if their php.ini configuration has `register_argc_argv` enabled. For these users an unspecified remote code execution vector is present. Users are advised to update to version 3.9.14, 4.13.2, or 5.5.2. Users unable to upgrade should disable `register_argc_argv` to mitigate the issue.

9.3 CRITICALEPSS 97.48%⚡ Known Exploited (CISA KEV)NVD: Analyzed

Last updated: 2026-06-17 08:11 UTC

OverviewCVSS details

9.3CRITICALCVSS 4.0

Score source: GitHub_M (CNA)
NVD status: Analyzed
Published: Dec 18, 2024
Assigner: GitHub_M

Affected

cms (craftcms)

Versions: >= 4.0.0-RC1, < 4.13.2 · >= 5.0.0-RC1, < 5.5.2

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Exploitation

Public exploit: Yes · 1 reference
CISA KEV: Listed · Jun 2, 2025
KEV due date: Jun 23, 2025
Ransomware use: Unknown
SSVC: Exploitation active · Automatable yes · Impact total

EPSS · FIRST, scored Nov 7

97.48%chance of exploitation in 30 days

Higher than 99.89% of CVEs

CVSS 4.0 · GitHub_M (CNA)

9.3Critical

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Attack vector: Network
Attack complexity: Low
Attack requirements: None
Privileges required: None
User interaction: None
Confidentiality impact: High
Integrity impact: High
Availability impact: High
Confidentiality (other systems): None
Integrity (other systems): None
Availability (other systems): None

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

9.8Critical

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack vector: Network
Attack complexity: Low
Privileges required: None
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality impact: High
Integrity impact: High
Availability impact: High

NVD status: Analyzed

Overview Affected Products References

NVD CVE.org

Overview

Severity

Score	Severity	Version	Vector String
9.3	CRITICAL	4.0GitHub_M (CNA)	CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
9.8	CRITICAL	3.1NVD	CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA required action

⚡ Known exploited · remediation due Jun 23, 2025

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Details

CVE ID: CVE-2024-56145
Status: Analyzed
Assigner (CNA): GitHub_M
Published: Dec 18, 2024
Last modified: 2026-06-17 08:11 UTC
Weaknesses: CWE-94 · Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Sources

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