CVE-2016-8735

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…

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CVSS score: 9.8 Critical
CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA KEV: Yes — actively exploited (added 2023-05-12, remediation due 2023-06-02)
Weakness (CWE): CWE-284
Published: 2017-04-06
Last modified: 2026-08-25
NVD status: Analyzed

Description

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

apache tomcat
canonical ubuntu linux
netapp 7-mode transition tool
netapp oncommand insight
netapp oncommand shift
netapp snap creator framework
debian debian linux
redhat jboss enterprise web server
oracle agile engineering data management
oracle agile product lifecycle management
oracle communications application session controller
oracle communications instant messaging server

Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.

Required action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions. Federal remediation deadline: 2023-06-02.

How to prioritize this

This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score. For the actively exploited vulnerabilities that matter this week, read The Exploit HQ daily security brief.

References

FAQ

Is CVE-2016-8735 actively exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2016-8735 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2023-05-12, with a federal remediation deadline of 2023-06-02. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.

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

CVE-2016-8735 has a CVSS base score of 9.8 (Critical). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Related vulnerabilities

Data source: NVD & CISA KEV. Shown as-is; nothing added. Last generated from NVD data — re-check the live tool for updates.