CVE-2014-4999

Name: CVE-2014-4999
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-10T18:29:00.65+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-4999 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. vendor/plugins/dataset/lib/dataset/database/mysql.rb in the kajam gem 1.0.3.rc2 for Ruby places the mysql user password on the (1) mysqldump command line in the capture function and (2) mysql command line in the restore function, 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

vendor/plugins/dataset/lib/dataset/database/mysql.rb in the kajam gem 1.0.3.rc2 for Ruby places the mysql user password on the (1) mysqldump command line in the capture function and (2) mysql command line in the restore function, 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	Update
Kajam Project	Kajam	1.0.3	Rc2

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/07/19Mailing 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/kajam-1.0.3.rc2.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/07/19Mailing 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/kajam-1.0.3.rc2.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-4999?

How severe is CVE-2014-4999?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-4999 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4999?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST