HIGH
CVE-2026-8788
CWE-93Published: May 18, 2026· Updated: May 19, 2026
7.3
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.04%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:12.6th
Official 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-8788 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-8788
CVSS Score7.3 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-93
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.04%
PublishedMay 18, 2026
Related CVEs (CWE-93)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-8788 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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