CVE-2026-8788

May 19, 2026, 2:16 p.m.

7.3
High

Description

Net::Statsd::Lite versions through 0.10.0 for Perl allowed metric injections. The values from the set_add method were not checked for newlines, colons or pipes. Metrics generated from untrusted sources could inject additional statsd metrics. Note that version 0.9.0 fixed a similar issue CVE-2026-46719 for metric names.

Product(s) Impacted

Vendor Product Versions
Perl
  • Net

Weaknesses

Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.

CWE-93
Improper Neutralization of CRLF Sequences ('CRLF Injection')
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.

*CPE(s)

Affected systems and software identified for this CVE.

Type Vendor Product Version Update Edition Language Software Edition Target Software Target Hardware Other Information
a perl net statsd lite <0.10.0 / / /

References

https://metacpan.org/release/RRWO/Net-Statsd-Lite-v0.10.1/changes
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-46719

Tags

CWE-93
9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
2026-05-18
CVE-2026-8788

CVSS Score

7.3 / 10

CVSS Data - 3.1

  • Attack Vector: NETWORK
  • Attack Complexity: LOW
  • Privileges Required: NONE
  • Scope: UNCHANGED
  • Confidentiality Impact: LOW
  • Integrity Impact: LOW
  • Availability Impact: LOW

    • CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

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Timeline

Published: May 18, 2026, 8:16 a.m.
Last Modified: May 19, 2026, 2:16 p.m.

Status : Deferred

CVE has been recently published to the CVE List and has been received by the NVD.

More info

Source

9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e

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