CVE-2014-4991 json
codders-dataset Process Table Local Plaintext Credential Disclosure
published 8y ago modified 4mo ago also GHSA-w9vv-fvw8-j6q3 , EUVD-2022-5545
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.5%
- EPSS 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 46%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
(1) lib/dataset/database/mysql.rb and (2) lib/dataset/database/postgresql.rb in the codders-dataset gem 1.3.2.1 for Ruby place credentials on the mysqldump command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.
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0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 46% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
Exploits and checks
- vapid.dhs.org http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/codders-dataset-1.3.2.1.html referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 2.1 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
| GitHub | 3.0 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Affected packages
| ecosystem | package | affected | fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| rubygems | codders-dataset | <=1.3.2.1 |
no fix listed |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
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vapid.dhs.org
/advisories/codders-dataset-1.3.2.1.html
web, exploit, third-party-advisory
-
openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2014/07/17/5
mailing-list, web, third-party-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/68733
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
-
openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2014/07/07/8
mailing-list, web, third-party-advisory
-
nvd.nist.gov
/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-4991
advisory
-
github.com
/codders/dataset
package
-
github.com
/codders/dataset/blob/master/lib/dataset/database/mysql.rb#L16-L27
web
-
github.com
/codders/dataset/blob/master/lib/dataset/database/postgresql.rb#L16-L27
web
-
github.com
/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/codders-dataset/CVE-2014-4991.yml
web
-
web.archive.org
/web/20200229055915/https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68733
web
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2014-4991
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-w9vv-fvw8-j6q3
- NVD CVE-2014-4991
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