CVE-2016-15057 — CRITICAL (9.9)

Vulnerability Description

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in Apache Continuum. This issue affects Apache Continuum: all versions. Attackers with access to the installations REST API can use this to invoke arbitrary commands on the server. As this project is retired, we do not plan to release a version that fixes this issue. Users are recommended to find an alternative or restrict access to the instance to trusted users. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

CVSS Score

9.9

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Continuum	All versions

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-77

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/hbvf1ztqw2kv51khvzm5nk3mml3nm4z1Mailing List
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/01/26/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-15057?

CVE-2016-15057 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.9 (CRITICAL). ** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in Apache Continuum. This issue affects Apache Continuum: all version...

How severe is CVE-2016-15057?

CVE-2016-15057 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.9/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-15057?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Continuum.