CVE-2014-4997

CVE-2014-4997 is a high-severity vulnerability in Point-cli Project Point-cli 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-200.

Key facts

Description

lib/commands/setup.rb in the point-cli gem 0.0.1 for Ruby places credentials on the curl command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4997?
lib/commands/setup.rb in the point-cli gem 0.0.1 for Ruby places credentials on the curl command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.
How severe is CVE-2014-4997?
CVE-2014-4997 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-2014-4997 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-4997?
CVE-2014-4997 affects Point-cli Project Point-cli. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4997?
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-2014-4997 published?
CVE-2014-4997 was published on 2018-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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