CVE-2024-56145 Craft CMS Code Injection
Remote code execution is possible in Craft CMS when the PHP register_argc_argv setting is enabled, requiring an upgrade or configuration change.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 2 Jun 2025
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-56145?
CVE-2024-56145 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Craftcms Craft Cms, published on 18 Dec 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-56145?
6 open source packages ship an affected version, including craftcms/cms. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
craftcms/cms Packagist | From 3.0.0 | 3.9.14 |
craftcms/cms Packagist | From 3.0.0 | 3.9.14 |
craftcms/cms Packagist | From 4.0.0-RC1 | 4.13.2 |
craftcms/cms Packagist | From 4.0.0-RC1 | 4.13.2 |
craftcms/cms Packagist | From 5.0.0-RC1 | 5.5.2 |
craftcms/cms Packagist | From 5.0.0-RC1 | 5.5.2 |
Products include Craftcms Craft Cms.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56145?
Upgrade craftcms/cms to a fixed version for your release line: 3.9.14, 4.13.2 or 5.5.2. US federal agencies must fix it by 23 Jun 2025.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2024-56145 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2024-56145 in the wild since at least 2 Jun 2025.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module, 1 Nuclei template and 3 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Craftcms Craft Cms
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2p6p-9rc9-62j9.