CVE-2026-46719: Net::Statsd::Lite versions before 0.9.0 for Perl allowed metric injections

Published May 16, 2026
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Updated

Net::Statsd::Lite versions before 0.9.0 for Perl allowed metric injections.

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

Affected Software

1 affected component
cpan/Net::Statsd::Lite<0.9.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Net::Statsd::Lite to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0.9.0

Event History

May 16, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:37 PM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-46719?

CVE-2026-46719 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for metric injection attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-46719?

To fix CVE-2026-46719, upgrade Net::Statsd::Lite to version 0.9.0 or later.

3

What does CVE-2026-46719 affect?

CVE-2026-46719 affects all versions of Net::Statsd::Lite for Perl prior to 0.9.0.

4

What type of vulnerabilities are referenced in CVE-2026-46719?

CVE-2026-46719 describes metric injection vulnerabilities due to insufficient validation of metric names.

5

Can CVE-2026-46719 lead to data manipulation?

Yes, CVE-2026-46719 can allow attackers to inject and manipulate statsd metrics from untrusted sources.

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