CVE-2014-5001: lib/ksymfony1.rb in the kcapifony gem 2.1.6 for Ruby places database user passwords on the (1) mysqldump, (2)

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HIGH 7.8WATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-5001 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting kcapifony. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

lib/ksymfony1.rb in the kcapifony gem 2.1.6 for Ruby places database user passwords on the (1) mysqldump, (2) pg_dump, (3) mysql, and (4) psql command lines, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the processes.

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: kcapifony 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

kcapifony project kcapifony DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.1.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.1.6

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy kcapifony || rpm -q kcapifony || kcapifony --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.1.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison kcapifony sudo apt install kcapifony=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1.6> sudo apt-mark hold kcapifony

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

dnf --showduplicates list kcapifony sudo dnf downgrade kcapifony-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1.6> sudo dnf versionlock add kcapifony

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-2014-5001?

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

Is CVE-2014-5001 being exploited?

CVE-2014-5001 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-2014-5001 affect?

CVE-2014-5001 affects kcapifony. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). lib/ksymfony1.rb in the kcapifony gem 2.1.6 for Ruby places database user passwords on the (1) mysqldump, (2) pg_dump, (3) mysql, and (4) psql command lines, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the processes.

How urgent is CVE-2014-5001?

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

Software pages

MySQL vulnerabilities · Ruby vulnerabilities

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