CVE-2026-39883

HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.26%

Last modified

CVE-2026-39883 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

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Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OpentelemetryOpentelemetry>= 1.15.0, < 1.43.0

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-39883?
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.
How severe is CVE-2026-39883?
CVE-2026-39883 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-39883?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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