CVE-2020-10750: Information Exposure in jaegertracing/jaeger/pkg/kafka/auth
Summary
CVE-2020-10750: Information Exposure in jaeger. Affects github.com/jaegertracing/jaeger versions < 1.18.1. Fixed in 1.18.1. How to fix ↓
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- jaeger · Bitnami
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Background
Jaeger is an open-source end-to-end distributed tracing system. It is used for monitoring and troubleshooting microservices-based architectures. The package 'github.com/jaegertracing/jaeger/pkg/kafka/auth' is responsible for handling authentication with Kafka data stores. This vulnerability affects versions prior to 1.18.1 of Jaeger when using Kafka as the data store.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2020-10750 involves sensitive information exposure in Jaeger. When the Kafka data store is used, there is a flaw that allows an attacker with access to the container's log file to discover the Kafka credentials. This can lead to unauthorized access to the Kafka data store and potential misuse of the exposed credentials.
How To Fix
Latest published version: v1.76.0 as of 23 Oct 2026
go get github.com/jaegertracing/jaeger@v1.76.0Upgrading to it may include breaking changes; the version below is the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.
If you need the minimum change
1.18.1
This is the first release that contains the fix.
go get github.com/jaegertracing/jaeger@v1.18.1Tip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. The recommended approach is to upgrade to the fixed version of Jaeger.
Conclusion
The vulnerability CVE-2020-10750 in Jaeger exposes sensitive information in the log file, allowing unauthorized access to Kafka credentials. To mitigate this issue, it is advised to upgrade to version 1.18.1 or later of Jaeger. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Jaeger is an open-source distributed tracing system used for monitoring and troubleshooting microservices-based architectures.
The impacted package is 'github.com/jaegertracing/jaeger/pkg/kafka/auth', which is responsible for authentication with Kafka data stores.
The vulnerability allows an attacker with access to the container's log file to discover the Kafka credentials, potentially leading to unauthorized access and misuse of the Kafka data store.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade to version 1.18.1 or later of Jaeger.
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. Upgrading to the fixed version is the recommended approach.
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