Description
Tanium addressed an unauthorized code execution vulnerability in Comply.
Published: 2026-09-09
Score: 7.2 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Unauthorized code execution
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

Tanium has identified a vulnerability that permits an attacker to execute arbitrary code without proper authorization within the Comply component. The flaw, catalogued as CWE-1336, undermines the integrity and confidentiality of the system and based on the description, it is inferred that the flaw could allow unauthorized access to sensitive data or control over the system.

Affected Systems

The security issue impacts Tanium Comply installations. No specific version range is disclosed, so any installation of the product is likely vulnerable until a vendor‑supplied fix is applied.

Risk and Exploitability

The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.2, indicating a high level of risk. The EPSS score is not available, and the issue is not listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Based on the description, it is inferred that an attacker could exploit the flaw with elevated privileges if they can interact with the vulnerable component. Attack details are not publicly documented, so the exact vector remains unclear, but the potential for serious compromise warrants prompt remediation.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 9, 2026 at 04:42 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the Tanium Comply update that addresses the unauthorized code execution vulnerability when it becomes available
  • Restrict privileged access to Comply services so that only authorized users can execute commands or perform administrative actions
  • Monitor logs and network traffic for anomalous code execution attempts and configure alerts for abnormal command usage

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 9, 2026 at 04:42 UTC.

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Advisories

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References
History

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:tanium:comply:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Tanium
Tanium comply
Vendors & Products Tanium
Tanium comply

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Tanium addressed an unauthorized code execution vulnerability in Comply.
Title Tanium addressed an unauthorized code execution vulnerability in Comply.
Weaknesses CWE-1336
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.2, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Tanium

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-09T16:10:29.335Z

Reserved: 2026-09-08T17:16:31.762Z

Link: CVE-2026-87021

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-09T16:04:14.084Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-09-09T03:17:25.207

Modified: 2026-09-16T15:24:36.937

Link: CVE-2026-87021

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-10T20:15:06Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-1336

    Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine