CVE-2014-5004: lib/brbackup.rb in the brbackup gem 0.1.1 for Ruby places the database password on the mysql command line, whi

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CVE-2014-5004 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting brbackup. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity
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	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2018-01-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: brbackup 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

brbackup project brbackup DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison brbackup sudo apt install brbackup=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1.1> sudo apt-mark hold brbackup

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

dnf --showduplicates list brbackup sudo dnf downgrade brbackup-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add brbackup

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-2014-5004?

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

Is CVE-2014-5004 being exploited?

CVE-2014-5004 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-2014-5004 affect?

CVE-2014-5004 affects brbackup. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2014-5004?

Priority 41/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

MySQL vulnerabilities · Ruby vulnerabilities

References

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