CVE-2026-50638

Metrics::Any::Adapter::DogStatsd versions before 0.04 for Perl does not protect against metric injections

Published Jun 10, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 9.1 Critical EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Metrics::Any::Adapter::DogStatsd versions before 0.04 for Perl does not protect against metric injections.

The statsd protocol (and extensions such as dogstatsd) allow mutiple metrics, separated by newlines, to be sent per packet.

Metrics::Any::Adapter::DogStatsd which extends Metrics::Any::Adapter::Statsd, which has a similar vulnerability.

In addition, the _tags function does not check tags for newlines or statsd control characters. The tags can be used for metric injections.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Upgrade to v0.04 or later.

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Description Metrics::Any::Adapter::DogStatsd versions before 0.04 for Perl does not protect against metric injections. The statsd protocol (and extensions such as dogstatsd) allow mutiple metrics,separated by newlines, to be sent per packet. Metrics::Any::Adapter::DogStatsd which extends Metrics::Any::Adapter::Statsd, which has a similar vulnerability. In addition, the _tags function does not check tags for newlines or statsd control characters. The tags can be used for metric injections. Metrics::Any::Adapter::DogStatsd versions before 0.04 for Perl does not protect against metric injections. The statsd protocol (and extensions such as dogstatsd) allow mutiple metrics, separated by newlines, to be sent per packet. Metrics::Any::Adapter::DogStatsd which extends Metrics::Any::Adapter::Statsd, which has a similar vulnerability. In addition, the _tags function does not check tags for newlines or statsd control characters. The tags can be used for metric injections.
Weaknesses CWE-150
References
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Pevans
Pevans metrics::any::adapter::dogstatsd
Vendors & Products Pevans
Pevans metrics::any::adapter::dogstatsd
Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Metrics::Any::Adapter::DogStatsd versions before 0.04 for Perl does not protect against metric injections. The statsd protocol (and extensions such as dogstatsd) allow mutiple metrics,separated by newlines, to be sent per packet. Metrics::Any::Adapter::DogStatsd which extends Metrics::Any::Adapter::Statsd, which has a similar vulnerability. In addition, the _tags function does not check tags for newlines or statsd control characters. The tags can be used for metric injections.
Title Metrics::Any::Adapter::DogStatsd versions before 0.04 for Perl does not protect against metric injections
Weaknesses CWE-93
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
CPANSec
Published
Updated
Jun 19, 2026, 3:32 PM
Reserved
Jun 5, 2026, 12:07 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Jun 10, 2026, 7:16 PM
Modified
Oct 26, 2026, 11:10 AM