CVE-2014-5004

Name: CVE-2014-5004
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-10T18:29:00.883+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-5004 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. lib/brbackup.rb in the brbackup gem 0.1.1 for Ruby places the database password on the mysql command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

lib/brbackup.rb in the brbackup gem 0.1.1 for Ruby places the database password on the mysql command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.42%

33.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Brbackup Project	Brbackup	0.1.1

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/10/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/17/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68506Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/brbackup-0.1.1.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/10/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/17/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68506Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/brbackup-0.1.1.htmlThird Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-5004?

lib/brbackup.rb in the brbackup gem 0.1.1 for Ruby places the database password on the mysql command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.

How severe is CVE-2014-5004?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-5004 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5004?

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-2014-5004?

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Source: NVD / NIST