CVE-2026-108309: Tanium Endpoint Configuration Performance Client Extension denial of service

CVE-2026-108309 · Severity: medium · CVSS 5.5 · Published 2026-10-27

Tanium's Endpoint Configuration Toolset contains an uncontrolled resource consumption flaw in the Performance Client Extension that allows a local attacker to crash the Tanium Client, causing service outages. An attacker with access to a compromised system can trigger this denial of service without authentication. Organizations must update to the latest patched versions to prevent disruption of endpoint management and monitoring.

Technologies: Tanium Endpoint Configuration Toolset Solution. Vendors: Tanium.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-108309 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-108309 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-108309?
Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 5.5, published 27 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Tanium Endpoint Configuration Toolset Solution 2025H1 Release v1.51 to v1.51.60; 2025H2 Release v1.59 to v1.59.50; 2026H1 Release v1.71 to v1.71.25; Tanium Performance Client Extension 2.7 prior to 2.7.648, 2.8 prior to 2.8.2110, 2.9 prior to 2.9.1165, 2.11 prior to 2.11.1312, 2.13 prior to 2.13.1010, 2.14 prior to 2.14.56.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-108309?
Yes: fixed in Endpoint Configuration Toolset Solution 2025H1 Update 26 (v1.51.60) and later; 2025H2 Update 16 (v1.59.50) and later; 2026H1 Update 9 (v1.71.25) and later. Performance Client Extension versions: 2.7.648, 2.8.2110, 2.9.1165, 2.11.1312, 2.13.1010, 2.14.56 and later.. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-108309 attacked?
It is attacked with local access, in a hosted service.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-108309?
Check whether you run Tanium Endpoint Configuration Toolset Solution or Tanium Performance Client Extension at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: Endpoint Configuration Toolset Solution 2025H1 Update 26 (v1.51.60) and later; 2025H2 Update 16 (v1.59.50) and later; 2026H1 Update 9 (v1.71.25) and later. Performance Client Extension versions: 2.7.648, 2.8.2110, 2.9.1165, 2.11.1312, 2.13.1010, 2.14.56 and later.

Technical details

An uncontrolled resource consumption vulnerability in Tanium Performance Client Extension (performance-cx) allows local attackers with limited privileges to trigger a denial of service condition against the Tanium Client. The vulnerability requires local access but no user interaction; exploitation results in client unavailability and loss of endpoint visibility. Patches are available across all affected major versions.

Affected products

  • Tanium Endpoint Configuration Toolset Solution 2025H1 Release v1.51 to v1.51.60; 2025H2 Release v1.59 to v1.59.50; 2026H1 Release v1.71 to v1.71.25
  • Tanium Performance Client Extension 2.7 prior to 2.7.648, 2.8 prior to 2.8.2110, 2.9 prior to 2.9.1165, 2.11 prior to 2.11.1312, 2.13 prior to 2.13.1010, 2.14 prior to 2.14.56

Timeline

  • 2026-10-27: disclosed

References

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