CVE-2026-54704: OpenTelemetry Java Instrumentation: JDBC Auto-Instrumentation Logging Clear-Text Passwords
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.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
OpenTelemetry Java Instrumentation (JDBC auto-instrumentation)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.28.0
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-54704?
CVE-2026-54704 has a medium severity rating of 6.5.
How do I fix CVE-2026-54704?
To fix CVE-2026-54704, update the OpenTelemetry Java Instrumentation to version 2.28.0 or later.
What causes CVE-2026-54704?
CVE-2026-54704 is caused by the JDBC auto-instrumentation not sanitizing clear-text passwords in SQL CONNECT statements when they are double-quoted.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2026-54704?
The risks associated with CVE-2026-54704 include potential exposure of clear-text database passwords through logging.
Which versions of OpenTelemetry are affected by CVE-2026-54704?
CVE-2026-54704 affects versions of OpenTelemetry Java Instrumentation prior to 2.28.0.