Vulnerability Description
Certificate generation in juju/utils using the cert.NewLeaf function could include private information. If this certificate were then transferred over the network in plaintext, an attacker listening on that network could sniff the certificate and trivially extract the private key from it.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Juju\/Utils | >= 4.0.0, < 4.0.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/juju/utils/security/advisories/GHSA-h34r-jxqm-qgprExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-6224?
CVE-2025-6224 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Certificate generation in juju/utils using the cert.NewLeaf function could include private information. If this certificate were then transferred over the network in plaintext, an attacker listening o...
How severe is CVE-2025-6224?
CVE-2025-6224 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-6224?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Canonical Juju\/Utils.