Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.apache.continuum/continuum
PACKAGECVE-2016-15057 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.9) apache continuum vulnerable to command vulnerability (CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')) affecting Continuum libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache continuum vulnerable to command injection through installations rest api. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.
pkg:maven/org.apache.continuum/continuum
Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/org.apache.continuum/continuum. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.
| Advisory ID | CVE / NVD | Severity | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| GHSA-77p9-w6pj-rmvg | CVE-2016-15057 | CRITICAL | Apache Continuum vulnerable to Command Injection through Installations REST API |
| GHSA-7382-fv7p-v9v3 | CVE-2011-0533 | MODERATE | Apache Continuum and Archiva vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting |
CVE-2016-15057 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 9.9
The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).
How to Fix CVE-2016-15057
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Continuum dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.continuum</groupId>
<artifactId>continuum</artifactId>
<version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.continuumHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2016-15057, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.continuumAnalyze the terminal output to locate any version of Continuum in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.
Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.continuum command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.
Technical Details
Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component. In Continuum, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.
Source Advisory Statement
CVE-2016-15057 Affected Continuum Versions
1 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
org.apache.continuum:continuum
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Maven |
≤ 1.4.2
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References
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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"id" : "GHSA-77p9-w6pj-rmvg",
"modified" : "2026-01-26T23:45:16Z",
"published" : "2026-01-26T12:30:29Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2016-15057" ],
"summary" : "Apache Continuum vulnerable to Command Injection through Installations REST API",
"details" : "***UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED*** \n\nImproper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in Apache Continuum.\n\nThis issue affects Apache Continuum: all versions.\n\nAttackers with access to the Installations REST API can use this to invoke arbitrary commands on the server.\n\nAs 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.\n\nNOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.",
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"url" : "https://lists.apache.org/thread/hbvf1ztqw2kv51khvzm5nk3mml3nm4z1"
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