REDHAT-BUG-2456718: High severity OpenTelemetry OpenTelemetry-Go vulnerability

Published Apr 8, 2026
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Updated

OpenTelemetry-Go is the Go implementation of OpenTelemetry. From 1.15.0 to 1.42.0, the fix for CVE-2026-24051 changed the Darwin ioreg command to use an absolute path but left the BSD kenv command using a bare name, allowing the same PATH hijacking attack on BSD and Solaris platforms. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.43.0.

Affected Software

1 affected component
OpenTelemetry OpenTelemetry-Go>=1.15.0<1.43.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade opentelemetry-go to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.43.0Patch CVE-2026-24051

Event History

Apr 8, 2026
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2456718?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2456718 is high with a score of 7.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2456718?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2456718, update to OpenTelemetry-Go version 1.42.1 or later.

3

What platforms are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2456718?

REDHAT-BUG-2456718 affects BSD and Solaris platforms.

4

What specific command is involved in REDHAT-BUG-2456718?

The vulnerability involves the BSD kenv command which is susceptible to PATH hijacking.

5

What versions of OpenTelemetry-Go are impacted by REDHAT-BUG-2456718?

OpenTelemetry-Go versions from 1.15.0 to 1.42.0 are impacted by REDHAT-BUG-2456718.

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