CVE-2016-3088Apache ActiveMQ Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

The Fileserver web application in Apache ActiveMQ 5.x before 5.14.0 allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary files via an HTTP PUT followed by an HTTP MOVE request.

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 98.36%⚡ Known Exploited (CISA KEV)NVD: Analyzed

Last updated: 2026-06-17 00:44 UTC

OverviewCVSS details

9.8CRITICALCVSS 3.1

Score source: NVD
NVD status: Analyzed
Published: Jun 1, 2016
Assigner: redhat

Affected

activemq (apache)

Versions: 5.0.0 before 5.14.0
Fixed in: 5.14.0

Exploitation

Public exploit: Yes · 1 reference
CISA KEV: Listed · Feb 10, 2022
KEV due date: Aug 10, 2022
Ransomware use: Unknown
SSVC: Exploitation active · Automatable yes · Impact total

EPSS · FIRST, scored Nov 7

98.36%chance of exploitation in 30 days

Higher than 99.91% of CVEs

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

9.8Critical

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

Attack vector: Network
Attack complexity: Low
Privileges required: None
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality impact: High
Integrity impact: High
Availability impact: High

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

7.5High

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Attack vector: Network
Attack complexity: Low
Authentication: None
Confidentiality impact: Partial
Integrity impact: Partial
Availability impact: Partial

NVD status: Analyzed

Overview Affected Products References

NVD CVE.org

Overview

Severity

Score	Severity	Version	Vector String
9.8	CRITICAL	3.1NVD	CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
7.5	HIGH	2.0NVD	AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

CISA required action

⚡ Known exploited · remediation due Aug 10, 2022

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Details

CVE ID: CVE-2016-3088
Status: Analyzed
Assigner (CNA): redhat
Published: Jun 1, 2016
Last modified: 2026-06-17 00:44 UTC
Weaknesses: CWE-434
CWE-20

Sources

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