How severe is CVE-2016-15057?

CVE-2016-15057 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-15057 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-15057?

CVE-2016-15057 affects Apache Continuum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-15057?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2016-15057 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2016-15057 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2016-10802.

When was CVE-2016-15057 published?

CVE-2016-15057 was published on 2026-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-15057

CVE-2016-15057 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apache Continuum with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-77.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2016-10802
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Apache Continuum
Published: 2026-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

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. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
How severe is CVE-2016-15057?: CVE-2016-15057 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-15057 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-15057?: CVE-2016-15057 affects Apache Continuum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-15057?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2016-15057 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2016-15057 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2016-10802.
When was CVE-2016-15057 published?: CVE-2016-15057 was published on 2026-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:continuum:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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