CVE-2014-4993

Name: CVE-2014-4993
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-10T18:29:00.307+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-4993 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. (1) lib/backup/cli/utility.rb in the backup-agoddard gem 3.0.28 and (2) lib/backup/cli/utility.rb in the backup_checksum gem 3.0.23 for Ruby place credentials on the openssl command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

(1) lib/backup/cli/utility.rb in the backup-agoddard gem 3.0.28 and (2) lib/backup/cli/utility.rb in the backup_checksum gem 3.0.23 for Ruby place credentials on the openssl command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.51%

39.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Backup-Agoddard Project	Backup-Agoddard	3.0.28
Backup Checksum Project	Backup Checksum	3.0.23

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/07/11Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/07/12Mailing 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/backup-agoddard-3.0.28.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/backup_checksum-3.0.23.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/07/11Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/07/12Mailing 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/backup-agoddard-3.0.28.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/backup_checksum-3.0.23.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-4993?

How severe is CVE-2014-4993?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-4993 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4993?

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Source: NVD / NIST