CVE-2015-2179

Name: CVE-2015-2179
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-12T17:15:07.383+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-2179 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The xaviershay-dm-rails gem 0.10.3.8 for Ruby allows local users to discover MySQL credentials by listing a process and its arguments.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The xaviershay-dm-rails gem 0.10.3.8 for Ruby allows local users to discover MySQL credentials by listing a process and its arguments.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.37%

28.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xaviershay-Dm-Rails Porject	Xaviershay-Dm-Rails	0.10.3.8

References

http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisory.php?v=115Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisory.php?v=115Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 12, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-2179?

The xaviershay-dm-rails gem 0.10.3.8 for Ruby allows local users to discover MySQL credentials by listing a process and its arguments.

How severe is CVE-2015-2179?

CVE-2015-2179 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2179?

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-2015-2179?

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Source: NVD / NIST