fabric-chaincode-java: TLS Private Key Password Disclosed in INFO Startup Logs in Chaincode-as-a-Service Mode — CVE-2026-45581

Summary

When chaincode is deployed in chaincode-as-a-service mode with TLS enabled, the chaincode server INFO level logging includes the TLS private key password in plaintext. An attacker with access to the chaincode server logs could recover the TLS private key password. If the attacker can also obtain the TLS private key, they could impersonate the chaincode server. ### Recommendation - Update to the fixed version of the…

Product

maven: org.hyperledger.fabric-chaincode-java:fabric-chaincode-shim

What to do

General, cautious steps (verify details in the official source):

• Review exposure and plan remediation based on risk and environment.
• Identify affected product versions in your inventory and verify whether you are impacted.
• Apply vendor patches/updates or recommended mitigations as soon as available.
• Read the official advisory for exact affected versions and remediation steps.

Official advisory

• Read the official source
• CVE Record
• NVD

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