CVE-2025-15337 in Patch
Summary
by MITRE • 02/05/2026
Tanium addressed an incorrect default permissions vulnerability in Patch.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/06/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-15337 represents a critical misconfiguration issue within Tanium's Patch management functionality that stems from improper default permission settings. This flaw exists within the software's access control mechanisms and affects how system resources are protected by default configurations. The vulnerability specifically impacts the Patch module within Tanium's security management platform, which is designed to manage software updates and security patches across enterprise environments.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability involves the system's default permission model failing to properly restrict access to sensitive patch management functions and data. When Tanium's Patch module is installed or configured, it establishes default access controls that inadvertently grant excessive privileges to unauthorized users or processes. This misconfiguration creates a path for privilege escalation attacks where malicious actors can gain unauthorized access to patch deployment capabilities and related system resources. The flaw operates at the application level within Tanium's security architecture and represents a failure in the principle of least privilege enforcement.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to enterprise security posture as it allows unauthorized access to critical patch management operations. Attackers who exploit this vulnerability could potentially deploy malicious patches, modify existing patch configurations, or gain access to sensitive system information that should remain restricted. The impact extends beyond simple unauthorized access as it can compromise the integrity of the entire patch management process, potentially allowing attackers to bypass security controls and maintain persistent access to compromised systems. This vulnerability directly affects organizations that rely on Tanium's Patch functionality for maintaining security across their enterprise networks.
Organizations should immediately implement mitigations including reviewing and correcting default permission settings within their Tanium Patch configurations, enforcing stricter access controls, and conducting comprehensive audits of existing patch management policies. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-276 which addresses improper permissions and access control flaws, and represents a specific implementation of the broader ATT&CK technique T1068 which covers privilege escalation. Security teams should prioritize patching the affected Tanium software versions and implement network segmentation to limit access to patch management systems. Additional mitigations include enabling detailed logging and monitoring of patch management activities to detect unauthorized access attempts and establishing regular security assessments of access control configurations. Organizations should also consider implementing multi-factor authentication for patch management access and regularly review user permissions to ensure they align with the principle of least privilege.