CVE-2014-4992

Name: CVE-2014-4992
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-10T18:29:00.26+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-4992 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. lib/cap-strap/helpers.rb in the cap-strap gem 0.1.5 for Ruby places credentials on the useradd command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

lib/cap-strap/helpers.rb in the cap-strap gem 0.1.5 for Ruby places credentials on the useradd command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.52%

40.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cap-Strap Project	Cap-Strap	0.1.5

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/07/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/17/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/cap-strap-0.1.5.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/07/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/17/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/cap-strap-0.1.5.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 10, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-4992?

lib/cap-strap/helpers.rb in the cap-strap gem 0.1.5 for Ruby places credentials on the useradd command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.

How severe is CVE-2014-4992?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-4992 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4992?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2014-4992?

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Source: NVD / NIST