CVE-2014-4993 json
backup-agoddard and backup_checksum have Information Exposure vulnerability
published 2018-01-10 8 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also GHSA-wr5j-q359-6vr2 , EUVD-2022-5627
- 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 43%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
(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.
Exploit prediction
0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 43% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
Exploits and checks
- vapid.dhs.org http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/backup-agoddard-3.0.28.html referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
- vapid.dhs.org http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/backup_checksum-3.0.23.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 | backup-agoddard | <=3.0.28 |
no fix listed |
| rubygems | backup_checksum | <=3.0.23 |
no fix listed |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
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vapid.dhs.org
/advisories/backup-agoddard-3.0.28.html
web, exploit, third-party-advisory
-
vapid.dhs.org
/advisories/backup_checksum-3.0.23.html
web, exploit, third-party-advisory
-
openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2014/07/17/5
mailing-list, web, third-party-advisory
-
openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2014/07/07/12
mailing-list, web, third-party-advisory
-
openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2014/07/07/11
mailing-list, web, third-party-advisory
-
nvd.nist.gov
/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-4993
advisory
-
github.com
/agoddard/backup
package
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2014-4993
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-wr5j-q359-6vr2
- NVD CVE-2014-4993
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