REDHAT-BUG-2482785: High severity OpenTelemetry opentelemetry-java vulnerability
opentelemetry-java is the Java implementation of the OpenTelemetry API for recording telemetry, and SDK for managing telemetry recorded by the API. Prior to 1.62.0, a vulnerability affects the baggage propagation implementation in opentelemetry-api and opentelemetry-extension-trace-propagators. Parsing oversized baggage causes unbounded memory allocation and CPU consumption. Because baggage is automatically re-injected into every outgoing request, the effect can fan out to downstream services that never received the original malicious request. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.62.0.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
opentelemetry-api / opentelemetry-extension-trace-propagatorsto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.62.0
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2482785?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2482785 is high with a score of 7.
What vulnerability does REDHAT-BUG-2482785 describe?
REDHAT-BUG-2482785 describes a vulnerability in the baggage propagation implementation of opentelemetry-api and opentelemetry-extension-trace-propagators.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2482785?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2482785, upgrade to opentelemetry-java version 1.62.0 or later.
What software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2482785?
The software affected by REDHAT-BUG-2482785 is OpenTelemetry opentelemetry-java.
When was REDHAT-BUG-2482785 published?
REDHAT-BUG-2482785 was published on May 28, 2026.