CVE-2016-15057
CRITICALCVSS v3
9.9
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
28.9%
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
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.
Technical Details
- CVSS v3 Vector
- 3.1
- Published
- 1/26/2026
- Last Modified
- 1/27/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-15057?
** 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.
Is CVE-2016-15057 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2016-15057 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 28.9%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2016-15057?
CVE-2016-15057 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.9 (CRITICAL severity), with vector string 3.1.
Is CVE-2016-15057 affecting your environment?
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