Vulnerability Description
OpenTelemetry-Go is the Go implementation of OpenTelemetry. The OpenTelemetry Go SDK in version v1.20.0-1.39.0 is vulnerable to Path Hijacking (Untrusted Search Paths) on macOS/Darwin systems. The resource detection code in sdk/resource/host_id.go executes the ioreg system command using a search path. An attacker with the ability to locally modify the PATH environment variable can achieve Arbitrary Code Execution (ACE) within the context of the application. A fix was released with v1.40.0.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linuxfoundation | Opentelemetry-Go | >= 1.21.0, < 1.40.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/open-telemetry/opentelemetry-go/commit/d45961bcda453fcbdb6469Patch
- https://github.com/open-telemetry/opentelemetry-go/security/advisories/GHSA-9h8mPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-24051?
CVE-2026-24051 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). OpenTelemetry-Go is the Go implementation of OpenTelemetry. The OpenTelemetry Go SDK in version v1.20.0-1.39.0 is vulnerable to Path Hijacking (Untrusted Search Paths) on macOS/Darwin systems. The res...
How severe is CVE-2026-24051?
CVE-2026-24051 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-24051?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linuxfoundation Opentelemetry-Go.