CVE-2026-9270
Binary Datadog::dogstatsd vulnerability
- Published5 Jun 2026
Description
DataDog::DogStatsd versions through 0.07 for Perl allow metric injections. DataDog::DogStatsd does not properly sanitise input, allowing metric injections of data from untrusted sources. The send_stats method does not remove newlines from metric names ($stat variable), allowing attackers to change the metric name prefix. The send_stats method does not validate the content of the value ($delta variable), allowing attackers to inject metrics, especially from methods that do not restrict the data type for the value, such as set, gauge, count and histogram. The send_stats method does not validate the content of the tags, which may contain newlines, pipes and colons that allow metric injections. Note that the SYNOPSIS shows an example of passing a website form "loginName" parameter as a tag, which is unsafe.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NAffected products
Remediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
References
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-9270 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-9270 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.54%.
How severe is CVE-2026-9270?
CVE-2026-9270 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2026-9270?
Affected products include Binary Datadog::dogstatsd.
How do I fix CVE-2026-9270?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.