CVE-2026-44213
OpenTelemetry.Exporter.Instana bypasses TLS certificate validation when a proxy is configured
Description
The OpenTelemetry.Exporter.Instana exports telemetry to Instana backend. Prior to 1.1.0, the OpenTelemetry.Exporter.Instana NuGet package does not validate HTTPS/TLS certificates are valid when sending telemetry to a configured Instana back-end when a proxy is configured using the INSTANA_ENDPOINT_PROXY environment variable. If a network attacker can Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) the proxy connection, all OpenTelemetry telemetry data and the Instana API key are exposed to the attacker. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.1.0.
INFO
Published Date :
May 26, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 26, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-44213
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update the OpenTelemetry.Exporter.Instana NuGet package.
- Ensure TLS certificate validation is enabled.
- Do not use the INSTANA_ENDPOINT_PROXY environment variable.
- Configure proxy settings securely.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-44213.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/open-telemetry/opentelemetry-dotnet-contrib/security/advisories/GHSA-wfr5-454p-mjc2 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The OpenTelemetry.Exporter.Instana exports telemetry to Instana backend. Prior to 1.1.0, the OpenTelemetry.Exporter.Instana NuGet package does not validate HTTPS/TLS certificates are valid when sending telemetry to a configured Instana back-end when a proxy is configured using the INSTANA_ENDPOINT_PROXY environment variable. If a network attacker can Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) the proxy connection, all OpenTelemetry telemetry data and the Instana API key are exposed to the attacker. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.1.0. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-295 Added Reference https://github.com/open-telemetry/opentelemetry-dotnet-contrib/security/advisories/GHSA-wfr5-454p-mjc2