CVE-2025-15319: 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 10.11.27 : patch Tanium Patch Endpoint Tools soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 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 10.11.27, 10.9.31, 10.7.25 +2
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 to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| TaniumPatch Endpoint Tools | Affected
| Fixed in
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CPE configurations (5)
cpe:2.3:a:tanium:endpoint_patch:3.17.10206:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:tanium:endpoint_patch:10.1.49:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:tanium:endpoint_patch:10.7.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:tanium:endpoint_patch:10.9.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:tanium:endpoint_patch:10.10.26:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-15319, European organizations should immediately apply the patches provided by Tanium for the affected versions of Patch Endpoint Tools. If patches are not yet available, organizations should restrict local user permissions to the minimum necessary, especially limiting the ability to create or manipulate symbolic or hard links. Implement strict access controls and monitoring on endpoints to detect unusual file system activities indicative of link manipulation. Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to identify and respond to privilege escalation attempts. Regularly audit and harden endpoint configurations to reduce the attack surface. Additionally, segment networks to limit lateral movement from compromised endpoints and enforce the principle of least privilege for all users and processes. Organizations should also educate IT staff about this vulnerability and monitor threat intelligence feeds for any emerging exploit attempts. Finally, maintain robust incident response plans to quickly contain and remediate any exploitation events.
Description
CVE-2025-15319 is a high-severity local privilege escalation vulnerability in Tanium Patch Endpoint Tools affecting multiple versions. The flaw arises from improper link resolution before file access, allowing an attacker with limited privileges to escalate their rights on the system. Exploitation requires local access and no user interaction, potentially leading to full confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise. Although no known exploits are currently in the wild, the vulnerability's impact is significant due to the critical nature of Tanium's endpoint management tools. European organizations using affected versions should prioritize patching to mitigate risk. Countries with high adoption of Tanium solutions and critical infrastructure sectors are most at risk. Mitigations include applying vendor patches promptly, restricting local user permissions, and monitoring for suspicious local activity. The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 7.8, reflecting its high severity and ease of exploitation given local access. Defenders should focus on rapid detection and remediation to prevent privilege escalation attacks leveraging this flaw.