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CVE-2024-56145

Craft CMS Code Injection

9.8 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 97.4%
  1. Published18 Dec 2024
  2. Added to CISA KEV2 Jun 2025
  3. Remediation due23 Jun 2025
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Craft CMS contains a code injection vulnerability. Users with affected versions are vulnerable to remote code execution if their php.ini configuration has `register_argc_argv` enabled.

Added to KEV: 2 Jun 2025Federal remediation due: 23 Jun 2025

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Craftcms Craft CMS≥ 3.0.0 < 3.9.14 · ≥ 4.0.0 < 4.13.2 · ≥ 5.0.0 < 5.5.2

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-56145 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-56145 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 2 Jun 2025.

How severe is CVE-2024-56145?

CVE-2024-56145 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 97.4% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-56145?

Affected products include Craftcms Craft CMS.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56145?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Craftcms Craft CMS 3.9.14 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.