CVE-2016-8735

CISA description

Apache Tomcat contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for remote code execution if JmxRemoteLifecycleListener is used and an attacker can reach Java Management Extension (JMX) ports. This CVE exists because this listener wasn't updated for consistency with the Oracle patched issues for CVE-2016-3427 which affected credential types.

Required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Notes & references

• https://tomcat.apache.org/security-9.html
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-8735

Where this lands in 800-53

Vulnerability data triggers these controls during assessment and continuous monitoring.

• RA-5 · Vulnerability Monitoring and Scanning
• SI-2 · Flaw Remediation
• CM-6 · Configuration Settings
• SI-7 · Software, Firmware, and Information Integrity
• CM-8 · System Component Inventory

External lookups

• NVD · CVE-2016-8735
• CVE.org · CVE-2016-8735
• CISA KEV catalog (canonical)