CVE-2024-56145

Name: CVE-2024-56145
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-12-18T21:15:08.53+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.3/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 97.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-56145 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.3/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 97.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

CVSS 4.0

9.3/10

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/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

97.45%

99.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Jun 23, 2025.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Craftcms	Craft Cms	>= 3.0.0, < 3.9.14
Craftcms	Craft Cms	>= 4.0.0, < 4.13.2
Craftcms	Craft Cms	>= 5.0.0, < 5.5.2

References

https://github.com/craftcms/cms/commit/82e893fb794d30563da296bca31379c0df0079b3Patch
https://github.com/craftcms/cms/security/advisories/GHSA-2p6p-9rc9-62j9Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/Chocapikk/CVE-2024-56145Exploit
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-56145US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Dec 18, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-56145?

How severe is CVE-2024-56145?

CVE-2024-56145 has a CVSS score of 9.3/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 97.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56145?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST