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Known exploited vulnerability

CVE-2024-56145

criticalCVSS 4.0 9.3In CISA KEVEPSS 97%Published · craftcms

The short answer

CVE-2024-56145 affects craftcms cms and is rated critical (CVSS 9.3). CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2025-06-02: attackers are using it, so patch it first. Fixed versions are published for craftcms/cms (5.5.2, 4.13.2, 3.9.14).

What it is

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.

Weakness: CWE-94.

Severity

9.3 critical

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

Exploited (CISA KEV)

Yes, since Jun 2, 2025

Federal due date Jun 23, 2025

EPSS, next 30 days

97%

Higher than 100% of scored CVEs

How it can be exploited

Attack vector
Network
Attack complexity
Low
Attack requirements
None
Privileges required
None
User interaction
None
Confidentiality impact
High
Integrity impact
High
Availability impact
High

What CISA says to do

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

Affected packages and fixed versions

PackageEcosystemFixed inAdvisory
craftcms/cmsPackagist5.5.2, 4.13.2, 3.9.14GHSA-2p6p-9rc9-62j9

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Affected products

cms. NVD's record lists the exact affected versions.

References

Questions

Is CVE-2024-56145 being exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2024-56145 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2025-06-02, with a federal remediation due date of 2025-06-23.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56145?

Upgrade to a fixed version: craftcms/cms (Packagist) 5.5.2 or 4.13.2 or 3.9.14. CISA's required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

From NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and OSV.dev, checked . Status on NVD: Analyzed. The description is NVD's text, quoted as published.

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