CVE-2016-15057

Apache Continuum: Command injection leading to RCE

** 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.

Affected

Apache Software Foundation · Apache Continuum

CVSS v3.1 CNA

9.9 CRITICALCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS

4.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, 91st percentile

Published

2026-01-26

Metasploit modules (1)

• rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/apache_continuum_cmd_…

Security advisories

• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/01/26/1
• advisories/GHSA-77p9-w6pj-rmvg

References

• CVE Record
• NVD entry