CVE-2016-15057

Apache Continuum: Command injection leading to RCE

Published Jan 26, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 9.9 Critical EPSS 3.9% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-77p9-w6pj-rmvg Apache Continuum vulnerable to Command Injection through Installations REST API
History
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CPEs cpe:2.3:a:apache:continuum:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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First Time appeared Apache
Apache continuum
Vendors & Products Apache
Apache continuum
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.9, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

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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.
Title Apache Continuum: Command injection leading to RCE
Weaknesses CWE-77
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apache
Published
Updated
Jan 26, 2026, 6:06 PM
Reserved
Jan 23, 2026, 11:27 AM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Jan 26, 2026, 12:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:41 AM