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CVE-2014-4992 (cap-strap): cap-strap Gem for Ruby Process Table Local Plaintext Credential Disclosure

ADVISORIES

GEM

cap-strap

SEVERITY

CVSS v3.x: 7.8 (High)

PATCHED VERSIONS

None.

DESCRIPTION

cap-strap Gem for Ruby contains a flaw that is due to the application exposing credential information in plaintext in the process table listing. This may allow a local attacker to gain access to credential information.