High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Jan 10, 2018· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2014-4993
CVE-2014-4993
Description
(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.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
backup-agoddardRubyGems | <= 3.0.28 | — |
backup_checksumRubyGems | <= 3.0.23 | — |
Affected products
2- ghsa-coords2 versions
<= 3.0.28+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: <= 3.0.28
- (no CPE)range: <= 3.0.23
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
7- www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/backup-agoddard-3.0.28.htmlnvdExploitThird Party AdvisoryWEB
- www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/backup_checksum-3.0.23.htmlnvdExploitThird Party AdvisoryWEB
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/07/11nvdMailing ListThird Party AdvisoryWEB
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/07/12nvdMailing ListThird Party AdvisoryWEB
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/17/5nvdMailing ListThird Party AdvisoryWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-wr5j-q359-6vr2ghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-4993ghsaADVISORY
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