Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opentelemetry | Opentelemetry | >= 1.15.0, < 1.43.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://github.com/open-telemetry/opentelemetry-go/releases/tag/v1.43.0Release Notes
- https://github.com/open-telemetry/opentelemetry-go/security/advisories/GHSA-hfvcExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-39883?
CVE-2026-39883 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). 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 usi...
How severe is CVE-2026-39883?
CVE-2026-39883 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-2026-39883?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opentelemetry Opentelemetry.