How severe is CVE-2014-4999?

CVE-2014-4999 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-2014-4999 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-4999?

CVE-2014-4999 affects Kajam Project Kajam. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4999?

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-2014-4999 published?

CVE-2014-4999 was published on 2018-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-4999

CVE-2014-4999 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kajam Project Kajam 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

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Kajam Project Kajam
Published: 2018-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

vendor/plugins/dataset/lib/dataset/database/mysql.rb in the kajam gem 1.0.3.rc2 for Ruby places the mysql user password on the (1) mysqldump command line in the capture function and (2) mysql command line in the restore function, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4999?: vendor/plugins/dataset/lib/dataset/database/mysql.rb in the kajam gem 1.0.3.rc2 for Ruby places the mysql user password on the (1) mysqldump command line in the capture function and (2) mysql command line in the restore function, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.
How severe is CVE-2014-4999?: CVE-2014-4999 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-2014-4999 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-4999?: CVE-2014-4999 affects Kajam Project Kajam. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4999?: 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-2014-4999 published?: CVE-2014-4999 was published on 2018-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kajam_project:kajam:1.0.3:rc2:*:*:*:ruby:*:*

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