CVE-2016-15057
Apache Continuum: Command injection leading to RCE
Vexday Risk Score
43Attention
SSVC decision (CISA)
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PoC available → attend closely
CVSS 9.9EPSS 3.7%KEV nãoPoC —Nuclei —Metasploit simPatch referenciado
Lifecycle
06 Apr 2016Metasploit module available
26 Jan 2026Published on NVD
Recommendation: Plan a near-term fix — a public PoC already exists.
** 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:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected products
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