CVE-2014-5004 brbackup exposes database password to unauthorized users
Local attackers can read database passwords from process listings because the brbackup gem exposes them in command-line arguments.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-5004?
CVE-2014-5004 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Jan 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-5004?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including brbackup. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
brbackup RubyGems | All versions | None |
brbackup RubyGems | All versions | None |
Products include Brbackup Project Brbackup.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5004?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-5004 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2014-5004 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-5004 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vqcm-7f7f-r539.