What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-15057?

CVE-2016-15057 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 37.9%.

Which versions of Continuum are affected by CVE-2016-15057?

Apache Continuum instances are vulnerable to command injection attacks that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with full system privileges.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2016-15057?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2016-15057. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 37.9%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2016-15057?

Within 24 hours: Identify all Continuum instances in your environment and isolate them from untrusted networks; document current users and access patterns. Within 7 days: Evaluate migration to alternative CI/CD platforms (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) and develop transition plan; implement network-based access controls limiting Continuum exposure. Within 30 days: Complete migration away from Continuum or implement compensating controls with continuous monitoring; conduct security assessment of any systems that had Continuum access.

Continuum CVE-2016-15057

CRITICAL

Command Injection (CWE-77)

2026-01-26 security@apache.org

GHSA-77p9-w6pj-rmvg

Apache Command Injection Continuum

9.9

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.9 CRITICAL

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 22:00 vuln.today

CVE Published

Jan 26, 2026 - 12:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.9

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

AnalysisAI

Command injection in Apache Continuum (unsupported). EPSS 37.9% indicates active exploitation of this legacy CI/CD system. No patch available — product is end-of-life.