Vulnerability Intelligence Report
RCE when PHP `register_argc_argv` config setting is enabled in craftcms/cms
CVE-2024-56145
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.
CISA KEV
Nuclei Template
SSVC: Active Exploitation
Automatable
CVSS Base Score
9.3
CRITICAL
EPSS Probability:97.45%
Executive Threat Verdict
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Attack Surface
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Authentication
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Weaponization
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SSVC Action
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Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-94 ↗CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| craftcms | cms | >= 4.0.0-RC1, < 4.13.2 (affected), >= 5.0.0-RC1, < 5.5.2 (affected), >= 3.0.0, < 3.9.14 (affected) |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
CISA KEV
ACTIVE IN CATALOG
Nuclei Template
SCANNER AVAILABLE
EPSS Score
97.446%
GitHub Advisory
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | GitHub, Inc. · Vendor · USA |
| Reserved | 2024-12-16T18:04:39 |
| Published | 2024-12-18T20:37:34 |
| Last Updated | 2025-10-21T22:55:33 |
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