CVE-2026-9270
DataDog::DogStatsd versions through 0.07 for Perl allow metric injections
Description
DataDog::DogStatsd versions through 0.07 for Perl allow metric injections. DataDog::DogStatsd does not properly sanitise input, allowing metric injections of data from untrusted sources. The send_stats method does not remove newlines from metric names ($stat variable), allowing attackers to change the metric name prefix. The send_stats method does not validate the content of the value ($delta variable), allowing attackers to inject metrics, especially from methods that do not restrict the data type for the value, such as set, gauge, count and histogram. The send_stats method does not validate the content of the tags, which may contain newlines, pipes and colons that allow metric injections. Note that the SYNOPSIS shows an example of passing a website form "loginName" parameter as a tag, which is unsafe.
INFO
Published Date :
June 5, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 10, 2026, 3:01 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update DataDog::DogStatsd to a secure version.
- Sanitize all metric names and tag values.
- Validate metric values for correct data types.
- Restrict untrusted data used in metrics.
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-2026-9270.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-46719 | Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-46720 | Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-46741 | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:binary:datadog::dogstatsd:*:*:*:*:*:perl:*:* versions up to (including) 0.07 Added Reference Type CPANSec: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-46719 Types: Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type CPANSec: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-46720 Types: Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type CPANSec: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-46741 Types: Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N -
New CVE Received by 9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
Jun. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description DataDog::DogStatsd versions through 0.07 for Perl allow metric injections. DataDog::DogStatsd does not properly sanitise input, allowing metric injections of data from untrusted sources. The send_stats method does not remove newlines from metric names ($stat variable), allowing attackers to change the metric name prefix. The send_stats method does not validate the content of the value ($delta variable), allowing attackers to inject metrics, especially from methods that do not restrict the data type for the value, such as set, gauge, count and histogram. The send_stats method does not validate the content of the tags, which may contain newlines, pipes and colons that allow metric injections. Note that the SYNOPSIS shows an example of passing a website form "loginName" parameter as a tag, which is unsafe. Added CWE CWE-93 Added CWE CWE-150 Added Reference https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-46719 Added Reference https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-46720 Added Reference https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-46741