CVE-2014-1835: The perform_request function in /lib/echor/backplane.rb in echor 0.1.6 Ruby Gem allows local users to steal...

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CVE-2014-1835 affects the echor 0.1.6 Ruby Gem. Its request code can expose login credentials to other local users through process table visibility. This is mainly a shared-host or multi-user system risk, not described as remote compromise. Public sources do not provide CVSS, a vendor fix, or active exploitation evidence. Exposure is likely limited to environments using echor 0.1.6 on systems where untrusted or separate local users can view process information. Single-user hosts and systems without this gem are less likely to be affected. Treat this as a targeted hygiene issue unless echor is present on shared systems handling valuable credentials. Prioritize inventory and credential-risk review over emergency response, because sources do not show active exploitation or remote compromise. Mitigation focus: Inventory Ruby dependencies for echor 0.1.6 usage.; Remove echor where it is not business-critical.; Check vendor or package-maintainer guidance for a safe replacement or fixed release..

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Jun 7, 2026, 20:58 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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