CVE-2016-15057 — Vulnerability in org.apache.continuum:continuum —...
CRITICAL
Apache Continuum vulnerable to Command Injection through Installations REST API
Published January 26, 2026Updated February 3, 2026Source: osv
Summary
***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.
Advisory Timeline
- First published January 26, 2026 (259 days ago).
- Last revised February 3, 2026 — 8 days after initial publication.
Affected Packages (1)
Affects 1 ecosystem: maven (1).
| Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| org.apache.continuum:continuum | maven | 1.2, 1.2.2, 1.2.3, 1.3.1 (+10 more) | Range-based data available |
Vulnerability Classification
Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifiers for this vulnerability type.
- CWE-77
CVSS Score Breakdown
What the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) 9.9 score means for each attack dimension.
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVE-2016-15057?
- Apache Continuum vulnerable to Command Injection through Installations REST API This vulnerability has been assigned a severity rating of CRITICAL (CVSS score: 9.9/10).
- How do I check if my project is affected by CVE-2016-15057?
- CVE-2016-15057 affects org.apache.continuum:continuum. Use GeekWala's free vulnerability scanner to check your dependencies against CVE-2016-15057 and 200,000+ other known vulnerabilities.
Severity & Exploitability
CVSS Score
9.9
Exploitation is straightforward and causes maximum impact. Patch immediately.
Also Known As
GHSA-77p9-w6pj-rmvg
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