How severe is CVE-2014-5002?

CVE-2014-5002 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-2014-5002 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-2014-5002?

CVE-2014-5002 affects Lynx Project Lynx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5002?

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-2014-5002 published?

CVE-2014-5002 was published on 2018-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5002

CVE-2014-5002 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lynx Project Lynx 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: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Lynx Project Lynx
Published: 2018-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The lynx gem before 1.0.0 for Ruby places the configured password on command lines, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing processes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5002?: The lynx gem before 1.0.0 for Ruby places the configured password on command lines, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing processes.
How severe is CVE-2014-5002?: CVE-2014-5002 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-2014-5002 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-2014-5002?: CVE-2014-5002 affects Lynx Project Lynx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5002?: 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-2014-5002 published?: CVE-2014-5002 was published on 2018-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lynx_project:lynx:*:*:*:*:*:ruby:*:*

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