CVE-2026-50637: Metrics::Any::Adapter::Statsd versions before 0.04 for Perl does not protect against metric injections. The s

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-50637?

metrics\: upgrade to 0.04. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-50637 being exploited?

CVE-2026-50637 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-50637 affect?

CVE-2026-50637 affects metrics\. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). Metrics::Any::Adapter::Statsd versions before 0.04 for Perl does not protect against metric injections. The statsd protocol (and extensions) allow mutiple metrics, separated by newlines, to be sent per packet. The send method does not val

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-50637?

Priority 40/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 8.2REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-50637 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.2) affecting metrics\. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Metrics::Any::Adapter::Statsd versions before 0.04 for Perl does not protect against metric injections. The statsd protocol (and extensions) allow mutiple metrics, separated by newlines, to be sent per packet. The send method does not validate the contents of the metric names or values. If the names have newlines and statsd control characters (colon, pipe) then metric injections are possible. Version 0.04 fixed this by modifying the _make meth

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 75%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-93, CWE-150
Published	2026-06-10
Last modified	2026-10-25

Publisher (CNA): CPANSec · Vendor: pevans

Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-10 19:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-25 23:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pevans metrics\ UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.04

Fixed in: 0.04

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy metrics || rpm -q metrics || metrics --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.04 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade metrics

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade metrics

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-50637?

metrics\: upgrade to 0.04. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-50637 being exploited?

CVE-2026-50637 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-50637 affect?

CVE-2026-50637 affects metrics\. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). Metrics::Any::Adapter::Statsd versions before 0.04 for Perl does not protect against metric injections. The statsd protocol (and extensions) allow mutiple metrics, separated by newlines, to be sent per packet. The send method does not val

How urgent is CVE-2026-50637?

Priority 40/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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