CVE-2026-54704 Details
Description
OpenTelemetry Java Instrumentation provides OpenTelemetry auto-instrumentation and instrumentation libraries for Java. In versions prior to 2.28.0, the JDBC auto-instrumentation may fail to sanitize passwords in SQL CONNECT statements when the password is double-quoted. As a result, clear-text database passwords can be added to trace span attributes and exported to observability backends. This issue has been fixed in version 2.28.0.
A vulnerability exists in OpenTelemetry Java Instrumentation JDBC auto-instrumentation in versions prior to 2.28.0. The issue arises because the auto-instrumentation may not properly sanitize passwords in SQL CONNECT statements when the passwords are double-quoted. This flaw can lead to clear-text database passwords being included in trace span attributes and exported to observability backends.
Users can upgrade to OpenTelemetry Java Instrumentation version 2.28.0 or later to address this vulnerability.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 2, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/open-telemetry/opentelemetry-java-instrumentation/security/advisories/GHSA-rwqx-fvqh-6wm4 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-532 | Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| linuxfoundation opentelemetry instrumentation for java | < 2.28.0 |
CPE
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 2, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 1, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |