CVE-2026-46720

Net::Statsd::Tiny versions before 0.3.8 for Perl allowed metric injections

Published May 17, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.2 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Net::Statsd::Tiny versions before 0.3.8 for Perl allowed metric injections.

The metric names and set values were not checked for newlines, colons or pipes. Metrics generated from untrusted sources could inject additional statsd metrics.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Upgrade to Net::Statsd::Tiny version 0.3.8 or later.


Vendor Workaround

Apply the patch. Alternatively, validate that all metrics and setr values sent to the client based on untrusted data do not contain metric injections This is the same issue CVE-2026-46719 that affected Net::Statsd::Lite.

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Advisories

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History
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Weaknesses CWE-150
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.2, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Rrwo
Rrwo net::statsd::tiny
Vendors & Products Rrwo
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Description Net::Statsd::Tiny versions before 0.3.8 for Perl allowed metric injections. The metric names and set values were not checked for newlines, colons or pipes. Metrics generated from untrusted sources could inject additional statsd metrics.
Title Net::Statsd::Tiny versions before 0.3.8 for Perl allowed metric injections
Weaknesses CWE-93
References
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
CPANSec
Published
Updated
Jun 19, 2026, 3:29 PM
Reserved
May 16, 2026, 12:56 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
May 17, 2026, 6:16 PM
Modified
Oct 26, 2026, 1:10 PM