CVE-2014-4998: test/tc_database.rb in the lean-ruport gem 0.3.8 for Ruby places the mysql user password on the mysqldump comm

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HIGH 7.8WATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-4998 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting lean-ruport. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

test/tc_database.rb in the lean-ruport gem 0.3.8 for Ruby places the mysql user password on the mysqldump command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

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: lean-ruport 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

lean-ruport project lean-ruport DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.3.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.3.8

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy lean-ruport || rpm -q lean-ruport || lean-ruport --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.3.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison lean-ruport sudo apt install lean-ruport=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3.8> sudo apt-mark hold lean-ruport

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

dnf --showduplicates list lean-ruport sudo dnf downgrade lean-ruport-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3.8> sudo dnf versionlock add lean-ruport

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-2014-4998?

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

Is CVE-2014-4998 being exploited?

CVE-2014-4998 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-2014-4998 affect?

CVE-2014-4998 affects lean-ruport. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). test/tc_database.rb in the lean-ruport gem 0.3.8 for Ruby places the mysql user password on the mysqldump command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.

How urgent is CVE-2014-4998?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

Software pages

MySQL vulnerabilities · Ruby vulnerabilities

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