High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Jan 10, 2018· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2014-4991
CVE-2014-4991
Description
(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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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
codders-datasetRubyGems | <= 1.3.2.1 | — |
Affected products
1Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
10- www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/codders-dataset-1.3.2.1.htmlnvdExploitThird Party AdvisoryWEB
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/07/8nvdMailing ListThird Party AdvisoryWEB
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/17/5nvdMailing ListThird Party AdvisoryWEB
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/68733nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-w9vv-fvw8-j6q3ghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-4991ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/codders/dataset/blob/master/lib/dataset/database/mysql.rbghsaWEB
- github.com/codders/dataset/blob/master/lib/dataset/database/postgresql.rbghsaWEB
- github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/codders-dataset/CVE-2014-4991.ymlghsaWEB
- web.archive.org/web/20200229055915/https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68733ghsaWEB
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