CVE-2026-8722: Net::Async::Statsd::Client versions through 0.005 for Perl allow metric injections. The metric names are not

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-8722?

net\: upgrade to newer than 0.005. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-8722 being exploited?

CVE-2026-8722 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-2026-8722 affect?

CVE-2026-8722 affects net\. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Net::Async::Statsd::Client versions through 0.005 for Perl allow metric injections. The metric names are not checked for newlines, colons or pipes. Metrics generated from untrusted sources could inject additional statsd metrics.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-8722?

Priority 30/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-8722 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting net\. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Net::Async::Statsd::Client versions through 0.005 for Perl allow metric injections. The metric names are not checked for newlines, colons or pipes. Metrics generated from untrusted sources could inject additional statsd metrics.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 90%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-93, CWE-150
Published	2026-06-04
Last modified	2026-07-22

Publisher (CNA): CPANSec · Vendor: team

Last updated 2026-07-22 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-04 00:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-22 20:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

team net\ UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.005

Fixed in: newer than 0.005

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.005 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade net

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-2026-8722?

net\: upgrade to newer than 0.005. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-8722 being exploited?

CVE-2026-8722 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-2026-8722 affect?

CVE-2026-8722 affects net\. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Net::Async::Statsd::Client versions through 0.005 for Perl allow metric injections. The metric names are not checked for newlines, colons or pipes. Metrics generated from untrusted sources could inject additional statsd metrics.

How urgent is CVE-2026-8722?

Priority 30/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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