CVE-2016-3088

Name: CVE-2016-3088
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-06-01T20:59:04.123+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 98.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3088 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 98.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

98.52%

99.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Aug 10, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Activemq	>= 5.0.0, < 5.14.0

References

http://activemq.apache.org/security-advisories.data/CVE-2016-3088-announcement.txtVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2036.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035951Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-356Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-357Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/a859563f05fbe7c31916b3178c2697165bd9bbf5a65d1cf62aef27d2%40%3Ccommits.activemq.apache.org%3EMailing List, Patch
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/f956ea38e4da2e2c1e7131e6f91e41754852f5a4861d1a14ca5ca78a%40%3Cusers.activemq.apache.org%3EIssue Tracking, Mailing List
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r6d03e45b81eab03580cf7f8bb51cb3e9a1b10a2cc0c6a2d3cc92ed0c%40%3Cannounce.apache.org%3EMailing List, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42283/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://activemq.apache.org/security-advisories.data/CVE-2016-3088-announcement.txtVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2036.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035951Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-356Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-357Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/a859563f05fbe7c31916b3178c2697165bd9bbf5a65d1cf62aef27d2%40%3Ccommits.activemq.apache.org%3EMailing List, Patch
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/f956ea38e4da2e2c1e7131e6f91e41754852f5a4861d1a14ca5ca78a%40%3Cusers.activemq.apache.org%3EIssue Tracking, Mailing List
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r6d03e45b81eab03580cf7f8bb51cb3e9a1b10a2cc0c6a2d3cc92ed0c%40%3Cannounce.apache.org%3EMailing List, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42283/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-3088US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jun 1, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3088?

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.

How severe is CVE-2016-3088?

CVE-2016-3088 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 98.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3088?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST