What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-8735?

CVE-2016-8735 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 93.8%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2016-8735?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2016-8735. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 93.8%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-8735?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-8735. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Tomcat CVE-2016-8735

CRITICAL

2017-04-06 security@apache.org

RCE Apache Debian Oracle Red Hat Tomcat Canonical Debian Linux Oncommand Insight Ubuntu Linux Communications Application Session Controller Snap Creator Framework Mysql Enterprise Monitor Oncommand Shift 7 Mode Transition Tool Jboss Enterprise Web Server Agile Engineering Data Management Agile Plm Communications Instant Messaging Server Communications Interactive Session Recorder Hospitality Guest Access Micros Relate Crm Software Micros Retail Xbri Loss Prevention Retail Convenience And Fuel Pos Software Transportation Management Netapp

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Impact	CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 93.79%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the critical-severity affected system.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: In CISA KEV with patch available.

Exploited in the wild (CISA KEV) Patch available 93.8% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

Remote code execution is possible with Apache Tomcat before 6.0.48, 7.x before 7.0.73, 8.x before 8.0.39, 8.5.x before 8.5.7, and 9.x before 9.0.0.M12 if JmxRemoteLifecycleListener is used and an. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Actively exploited in the wild (cisa kev) and public exploit code available.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

Affected Packages

maven org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-catalina fix: 6.0.48, 7.0.73, 8.0.39, 8.5.7, 9.0.0.M12

maven org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-catalina-jmx-remote fix: 6.0.48, 7.0.73, 8.0.39, 8.5.7, 9.0.0.M12

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 2 packages in maven

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Technical ContextAI · show details

Remote code execution is possible with Apache Tomcat before 6.0.48, 7.x before 7.0.73, 8.x before 8.0.39, 8.5.x before 8.5.7, and 9.x before 9.0.0.M12 if JmxRemoteLifecycleListener is used and an attacker can reach JMX ports. The issue exists because this listener wasn't updated for consistency with the CVE-2016-3427 Oracle patch that affected credential types. Affected products include: Apache Tomcat, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Netapp 7-Mode Transition Tool, Netapp Oncommand Insight, Netapp Oncommand Shift. Version information: before 6.0.48.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 9.8 CRITICAL

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Added to CISA KEV

Apr 21, 2026 - 15:31 CISA

CVE Published

Apr 06, 2017 - 21:59 cve.org

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionNVD

Blast Radius

ecosystem impact

† from your stack dependencies † transitive graph · vuln.today resolves 4-path depth

14 maven packages depend on org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-catalina (13 direct, 1 indirect)

Ecosystem-wide dependent count for version 7.0.0.

Threat Intelligence Overview

Threat Score

7.8/10

Composite threat intelligence

EPSS Score

93.8%

Top 0% exploitable

Exploit

POC

Public exploit code exists

Data Quality

4 sources

Confidence: Medium

NVD

CVE.org

CISA KEV

EPSS POC (1)

VulDB

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity CRITICAL

CISA KEV Yes

Public POC Yes

EPSS 93.8%

Patch available Yes

Active threat Yes

Deciding rule

In CISA KEV with patch available

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Immediate

Exploitation· derived

Active

System Exposure· derived

Open

Automatable· derived

Yes

Human Impact· derived

High

Priority Score

213

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: +50

EPSS: +94

CVSS: +49

PoC: +20

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Remote Code Execution CRITICAL

Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.

Affected Products (CPE)NVD

cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone1:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone10:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone11:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone2:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone3:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone4:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone5:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone6:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone7:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone8:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:9.0.0:milestone9:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:7-mode_transition_tool:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:oncommand_insight:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:oncommand_shift:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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