CVE-2014-5004 json
brbackup exposes database password to unauthorized users
published 2018-01-10 8 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also GHSA-vqcm-7f7f-r539 , EUVD-2018-0184
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.4%
- EPSS 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 36%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Exploit prediction
0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 36% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
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 | brbackup | 1 listed version |
no fix listed |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
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openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2014/07/17/5
mailing-list, web, third-party-advisory
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openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2014/07/10/6
mailing-list, web, third-party-advisory
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vapid.dhs.org
/advisories/brbackup-0.1.1.html
web, third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/68506
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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nvd.nist.gov
/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-5004
advisory
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github.com
/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/brbackup/CVE-2014-5004.yml
web
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web.archive.org
/web/20200229054738/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68506
web
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2014-5004
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-vqcm-7f7f-r539
- NVD CVE-2014-5004
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