Medium severity · published Oct 27, 2026
CVE-2026-116694
OpenTelemetry Python: Unbounded memory allocation in Jaeger baggage propagation
New
6.3
CVSS
0.4%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
OpenTelemetry Python provides the Python API and SDK for OpenTelemetry. Prior to 1.45.0, JaegerPropagator.extract() in opentelemetry-propagator-jaeger processes inbound uberctx-* baggage values without entry, per-entry byte, or total-byte limits. Services that enable the optional Jaeger propagator can perform unnecessary CPU work and short-lived heap allocations when an untrusted carrier supplies numerous or oversized values, contributing to denial of service when transport-level limits do not constrain the input. Common default Python HTTP server limits reduce the practical impact, while custom getters, non-HTTP transports, or raised header limits increase exposure. This issue is fixed in version 1.45.0.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.4% · higher than 32% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
OP
opentelemetry-python · open-telemetry
< 1.45.0 · source: vendor
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-116694
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-116694
github.com
https://github.com/open-telemetry/opentelemetry-python/commit/65c4eeb87cd3815dc795d3b5485e9ea0d5affcc7
github.com
https://github.com/open-telemetry/opentelemetry-python/pull/5556
github.com
https://github.com/open-telemetry/opentelemetry-python/releases/tag/v1.45.0
github.com
https://github.com/open-telemetry/opentelemetry-python/security/advisories/GHSA-f5m9-jfrj-jjj7
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