Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pevans | Metrics\ | < 0.04, \ |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://metacpan.org/release/PEVANS/Metrics-Any-Adapter-Statsd-0.04/changesRelease Notes
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-50637Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-50639Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-9270Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-50638?
CVE-2026-50638 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). 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 n...
How severe is CVE-2026-50638?
CVE-2026-50638 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-50638?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pevans Metrics\.