CVE-2014-4993: (1) lib/backup/cli/utility.rb in the backup-agoddard gem 3.0.28 and (2) lib/backup/cli/utility.rb in the backu

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-4993 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting backup-agoddard, backup checksum. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

(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.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 56%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2018-01-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: backup checksum project · backup-agoddard project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-01-10 18:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

backup-agoddard project backup-agoddard DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0.28

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.28

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy backup-agoddard || rpm -q backup-agoddard || backup-agoddard --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.28 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison backup-agoddard sudo apt install backup-agoddard=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.28> sudo apt-mark hold backup-agoddard

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

dnf --showduplicates list backup-agoddard sudo dnf downgrade backup-agoddard-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.28> sudo dnf versionlock add backup-agoddard

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.

backup checksum project backup checksum DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0.23

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.23

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy backup-checksum || rpm -q backup-checksum || backup-checksum --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.23 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison backup-checksum sudo apt install backup-checksum=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.23> sudo apt-mark hold backup-checksum

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

dnf --showduplicates list backup-checksum sudo dnf downgrade backup-checksum-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.23> sudo dnf versionlock add backup-checksum

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2014-4993?

backup-agoddard: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; backup checksum: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-4993 being exploited?

CVE-2014-4993 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-2014-4993 affect?

CVE-2014-4993 affects backup-agoddard, backup checksum. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). (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 informa

How urgent is CVE-2014-4993?

Priority 43/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

OpenSSL vulnerabilities · Ruby vulnerabilities

References

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