CVE-2025-15310: Tanium Patch Endpoint Tools · Link Following
Affects Tanium Patch Endpoint ToolsSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High · fixed in 10.2.22 : patch Tanium Patch Endpoint Tools soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 07:57 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 9% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 10.2.22, 10.1.33, 3.17.10195
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 9 Feb 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.
What to do
Upgrade Tanium Patch Endpoint Tools to 10.2.22, 10.1.33 or 3.17.10195.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| TaniumPatch Endpoint Tools | Affected
| Fixed in
|
CPE configurations (3)
cpe:2.3:a:tanium:endpoint_patch:3.17.10194:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:tanium:endpoint_patch:10.1.32:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:tanium:endpoint_patch:10.2.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-15310, organizations should: 1) Immediately check for and apply any official patches or updates released by Tanium addressing this vulnerability. 2) Restrict local user permissions to the minimum necessary, preventing unprivileged users from accessing or manipulating files used by Patch Endpoint Tools. 3) Implement strict file system monitoring to detect unusual symbolic or hard link creation or modification activities, which may indicate exploitation attempts. 4) Use application whitelisting and endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to monitor and block unauthorized privilege escalation attempts. 5) Conduct regular audits of endpoint configurations and permissions to ensure compliance with least privilege principles. 6) Educate system administrators about the risks of local privilege escalation and the importance of timely patching. 7) Consider isolating critical patch management infrastructure to reduce the attack surface. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on proactive detection of link manipulation and strict local access controls tailored to the nature of this vulnerability.
Description
CVE-2025-15310 is a high-severity local privilege escalation vulnerability in Tanium Patch Endpoint Tools affecting versions 3.17.0, 10.1.0, and 10.2.0. The flaw arises from improper link resolution before file access, commonly known as 'link following,' which allows a local attacker with limited privileges to escalate their rights. This vulnerability does not require user interaction but does require local access and low attack complexity. Exploitation could lead to full confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise on affected systems.