JUJU_CONTEXT_ID is a predictable authentication secret. On a Juju machine (non-Kubernetes) or Juju charm container (on Kubernetes), an unprivileged user in the same network namespace can connect to an abstract domain socket and guess the JUJU_CONTEXT_ID value. This gives the unprivileged user access to the same information and tools as the Juju charm.
This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.7, requiring local system access to exploit with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction requiring only low-level privileges . The vulnerability impacts limited data confidentiality, integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from canonical organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2024, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2024-10-02T11:15:11.460
2025-08-26T17:42:37.967
Analyzed
CVSSv3.1: 8.7 (HIGH)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | canonical | juju | < 2.9.51 | Yes |
| Application | canonical | juju | < 3.1.10 | Yes |
| Application | canonical | juju | < 3.2.4 | Yes |
| Application | canonical | juju | < 3.3.7 | Yes |
| Application | canonical | juju | < 3.4.6 | Yes |
| Application | canonical | juju | < 3.5.4 | Yes |
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