CRITICAL CVSS 9.8
Published: 2026-03-27

CVE-2026-33701

linuxfoundation opentelemetry_instrumentation_for_java Security Advisory (CVE-2026-33701)
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Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2026-33701 impacting linuxfoundation opentelemetry_instrumentation_for_java. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
OpenTelemetry Java Instrumentation provides OpenTelemetry auto-instrumentation and instrumentation libraries for Java. In versions prior to 2.26.1, the RMI instrumentation registered a custom endpoint that deserialized incoming data without applying serialization filters. On JDK version 16 and earlier, an attacker with network access to a JMX or RMI port on an instrumented JVM could exploit this to potentially achieve remote code execution. All three of the following conditions must be true to exploit this vulnerability: First, OpenTelemetry Java instrumentation is attached as a Java agent (`-javaagent`) on Java 16 or earlier. Second, JMX/RMI port has been explicitly configured via `-Dcom.sun.management.jmxremote.port` and is network-reachable. Third, gadget-chain-compatible library is present on the classpath. This results in arbitrary remote code execution with the privileges of the user running the instrumented JVM. For JDK >= 17, no action is required, but upgrading is strongly encouraged. For JDK < 17, upgrade to version 2.26.1 or later. As a workaround, set the system property `-Dotel.instrumentation.rmi.enabled=false` to disable the RMI integration.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product linuxfoundation / opentelemetry_instrumentation_for_java
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-502

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2026-33701 impacting linuxfoundation opentelemetry_instrumentation_for_java.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2026-33701.yaml
id: cve-2026-33701

info:
  name: linuxfoundation opentelemetry_instrumentation_for_java - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: critical
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2026-33701 affecting linuxfoundation opentelemetry_instrumentation_for_java.
    Evaluation: OpenTelemetry Java Instrumentation provides OpenTelemetry auto-instrumentation and instrumentation libraries for Java. In versions prior to 2.26.1, th...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2026-33701
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 9.8
    cve-id: CVE-2026-33701
    cwe-id: CWE-502
  tags: cve,cve-2026-33701,linuxfoundation,opentelemetry_instrumenta,critical

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "opentelemetry_instrumentation_for_java"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2026-33701.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2026-33701
# Target: linuxfoundation opentelemetry_instrumentation_for_java | CVSS: 9.8 (CRITICAL)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2026-33701 (linuxfoundation opentelemetry_instrumentation_for_java)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against linuxfoundation opentelemetry_instrumentation_for_java scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2026-33701.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2026-33701
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install opentelemetry_instrumenta 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade opentelemetry_instrumenta 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update opentelemetry_instrumenta

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i opentelemetry_instrumenta 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i opentelemetry_instrumenta

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2026-33701 in linuxfoundation opentelemetry_instrumentation_for_java?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update linuxfoundation opentelemetry_instrumentation_for_java packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2026-33701?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2026-33701?

CVE-2026-33701 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
9.8
CRITICAL SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2026-33701
Weakness CWE-502
Vendor linuxfoundation
Product opentelemetry_instrumentation_for_java
Published 2026-03-27
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H