CVE-2016-15057

Critical

Published: 26/01/2026(UTC)Translated: 05/08/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Summary

Command injection vulnerability in Apache Continuum (all versions). Attackers with access to the installation's REST API can invoke arbitrary commands on the server. The project is retired, so no fix is planned.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could take over the server by executing arbitrary commands, leading to full system compromise.

Recommendation

Discontinue use of Apache Continuum and find an alternative, or restrict access to the instance to trusted users only.

Original NVD description (English source)

** 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.