CVE-2026-54704: OpenTelemetry Java Instrumentation provides OpenTelemetry auto-instrumentation and instrumentation libraries f

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-54704?

opentelemetry instrumentation for java: upgrade to 2.28.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-54704 being exploited?

CVE-2026-54704 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-54704 affect?

CVE-2026-54704 affects opentelemetry instrumentation for java. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). 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

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-54704?

Priority 36/100. On your watchlist

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-54704 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting opentelemetry instrumentation for java. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 68%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-532
Published	2026-07-01
Last modified	2026-10-25

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: linuxfoundation

Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-01 22:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-25 16:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

linuxfoundation opentelemetry instrumentation for java UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.28.0

Fixed in: 2.28.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy opentelemetry-instrumentation-for-java || rpm -q opentelemetry-instrumentation-for-java || opentelemetry-instrumentation-for-java --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.28.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade opentelemetry-instrumentation-for-java

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade opentelemetry-instrumentation-for-java

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-54704?

opentelemetry instrumentation for java: upgrade to 2.28.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-54704 being exploited?

CVE-2026-54704 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-54704 affect?

CVE-2026-54704 affects opentelemetry instrumentation for java. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). 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

How urgent is CVE-2026-54704?

Priority 36/100. On your watchlist

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