How severe is CVE-2014-1835?

CVE-2014-1835 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2014-1835 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-1835?

CVE-2014-1835 affects Echor Project Echor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1835?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-1835 published?

CVE-2014-1835 was published on 2018-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-1835

CVE-2014-1835 is a high-severity vulnerability in Echor Project Echor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-255.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Echor Project Echor
Published: 2018-02-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The perform_request function in /lib/echor/backplane.rb in echor 0.1.6 Ruby Gem allows local users to steal the login credentials by watching the process table.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1835?: The perform_request function in /lib/echor/backplane.rb in echor 0.1.6 Ruby Gem allows local users to steal the login credentials by watching the process table.
How severe is CVE-2014-1835?: CVE-2014-1835 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2014-1835 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-1835?: CVE-2014-1835 affects Echor Project Echor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1835?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-1835 published?: CVE-2014-1835 was published on 2018-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:echor_project:echor:0.1.6:*:*:*:*:ruby:*:*

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