CVE-2026-54704
OpenTelemetry Java Instrumentation: JDBC Auto-Instrumentation Logging Clear-Text Passwords
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.
INFO
Published Date :
July 1, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 6, 2026, 5 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-54704
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update OpenTelemetry Java Instrumentation to version 2.28.0.
- Ensure SQL passwords are not double-quoted in CONNECT statements.
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-2026-54704.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/open-telemetry/opentelemetry-java-instrumentation/security/advisories/GHSA-rwqx-fvqh-6wm4 | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-54704 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-54704
weaknesses.
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CVE-2026-54704 vulnerability over time.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jul. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:linuxfoundation:opentelemetry_instrumentation_for_java:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2.28.0 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/open-telemetry/opentelemetry-java-instrumentation/security/advisories/GHSA-rwqx-fvqh-6wm4 Types: Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 02, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-54704', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-02T12:23:43.311803Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'open-telemetry', 'product': 'opentelemetry-java-instrumentation', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '< 2.28.0'}]}] Added 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. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-532 Added Reference https://github.com/open-telemetry/opentelemetry-java-instrumentation/security/advisories/GHSA-rwqx-fvqh-6wm4