CVE-2014-1234: The paratrooper-newrelic gem 1.0.1 for Ruby allows local users to obtain the X-Api-Key value by listing the cu

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-1234 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting paratrooper-newrelic. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The paratrooper-newrelic gem 1.0.1 for Ruby allows local users to obtain the X-Api-Key value by listing the curl process.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2014-01-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: paratrooper-newrelic project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-01-10 12:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

paratrooper-newrelic project paratrooper-newrelic DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy paratrooper-newrelic || rpm -q paratrooper-newrelic || paratrooper-newrelic --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison paratrooper-newrelic sudo apt install paratrooper-newrelic=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold paratrooper-newrelic

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list paratrooper-newrelic sudo dnf downgrade paratrooper-newrelic-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add paratrooper-newrelic

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-1234?

paratrooper-newrelic: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-1234 being exploited?

CVE-2014-1234 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2014-1234 affect?

CVE-2014-1234 affects paratrooper-newrelic. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). The paratrooper-newrelic gem 1.0.1 for Ruby allows local users to obtain the X-Api-Key value by listing the curl process.

How urgent is CVE-2014-1234?

Priority 23/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

curl vulnerabilities · Ruby vulnerabilities

References

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