CVE-2024-56145 PoC — RCE when PHP `register_argc_argv` config setting is enabled in craftcms/cms

Source

https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2024/CVE-2024-56145.yaml

Associated Vulnerability

Title: RCE when PHP `register_argc_argv` config setting is enabled in craftcms/cms (CVE-2024-56145)
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.

Description

This template identifies a critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in Craft CMS, identified as GHSA-2p6p-9rc9-62j9.
The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of the `--templatesPath` query parameter, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code by referencing malicious Twig templates.

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