VDB-370248 · CVE-2026-50638 · EUVD-2026-36105

PEVANS Metrics::Any::Adapter::DogStatsd up to 0.03 on Perl Control Character _tags crlf injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in PEVANS Metrics::Any::Adapter::DogStatsd up to 0.03 on Perl and classified as critical. Affected is the function _tags of the component Control Character Handler. The manipulation results in crlf injection. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-50638. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in PEVANS Metrics::Any::Adapter::DogStatsd up to 0.03 on Perl. It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function _tags of the component Control Character Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a crlf injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-93. The product uses CRLF (carriage return line feeds) as a special element, e.g. to separate lines or records, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes CRLF sequences from inputs. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The advisory is shared for download at metacpan.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-50638 since 06/05/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 0.04 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-36105). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Vendor

PEVANS

Name

Metrics::Any::Adapter::DogStatsd

Version

0.03

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Crlf injection
CWE: CWE-93 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Metrics::Any::Adapter::DogStatsd 0.04

Timelineinfo

06/05/2026 CVE reserved
06/10/2026 +5 days Advisory disclosed
06/10/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/11/2026 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: metacpan.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-50638 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-50638
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-370248
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/10/2026 22:55
Updated: 06/11/2026 02:03
Changes: 06/10/2026 22:55 (57), 06/11/2026 02:03 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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