CVE-2025-15316: Tanium addressed a local privilege escalation vulnerability in Tanium Server.
Published Feb 9, 2026
·Updated
Tanium addressed a local privilege escalation vulnerability in Tanium Server.
Affected Software
9 affected components
Tanium Tanium Server
Tanium Module Server>=7.4.6<7.4.6.1151
Tanium Module Server>=7.5.6<7.5.6.1161
Tanium Module Server>=7.6.2<7.6.2.1293
Tanium Module Server>=7.6.4<7.6.4.2114
Tanium Server>=7.4.6<7.4.6.1151
Tanium Server>=7.5.6<7.5.6.1161
Tanium Server>=7.6.2<7.6.2.1293
Tanium Server>=7.6.4<7.6.4.2114
Event History
Feb 9, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:48 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-15316?
CVE-2025-15316 has been classified as a high severity local privilege escalation vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-15316?
To fix CVE-2025-15316, ensure you apply the latest security updates provided by Tanium for Tanium Server.
3
What causes CVE-2025-15316?
CVE-2025-15316 is caused by improper access controls within the Tanium Server allowing local privilege escalation.
4
Can CVE-2025-15316 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2025-15316 requires local access to the system to be exploited.
5
Is CVE-2025-15316 affecting all versions of Tanium Server?
CVE-2025-15316 specifically impacts certain versions of Tanium Server, so it is crucial to check if your version is affected.