CVE-2026-50638
Metrics::Any::Adapter::DogStatsd versions before 0.04 for Perl does not protect against metric injections
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.
INFO
Published Date :
June 10, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 10, 2026, 8:19 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-50638
vulnerability.
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Solution
- Update Metrics::Any::Adapter::DogStatsd to version 0.04 or later.
- Validate tag inputs for newline characters.
- Validate tag inputs for statsd control characters.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-50638.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://metacpan.org/release/PEVANS/Metrics-Any-Adapter-Statsd-0.04/changes | |
| https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-50637 | |
| https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-9270 |
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New CVE Received by 9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
Jun. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value 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. Added CWE CWE-93 Added Reference https://metacpan.org/release/PEVANS/Metrics-Any-Adapter-Statsd-0.04/changes Added Reference https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-50637 Added Reference https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-9270