PatchTheCVECVE-2026-87023: Tanium addressed a path traversal vulnerability in Comply.
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HIGH 8.5UPGRADE
CVE-2026-87023 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.5) affecting comply. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Tanium addressed a path traversal vulnerability in Comply.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 60%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2026-09-09 |
| Last modified | 2026-09-16 |
Last updated 2026-09-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
tanium comply UPGRADE
Affected: >= 2.32.0 and < 2.32.252 · >= 2.35.0 and < 2.35.306 · >= 2.37.0 and < 2.37.308
Fixed in: 2.32.252, 2.35.306, 2.37.308
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.32.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy comply || rpm -q comply || comply --version
2. UPGRADE to 2.32.252 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade comply
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade comply
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.32.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison comply
sudo apt install comply=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.32.0>
sudo apt-mark hold comply
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list comply
sudo dnf downgrade comply-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.32.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add comply
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-87023?
comply: upgrade to 2.32.252, 2.35.306, 2.37.308. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-87023 being exploited?
CVE-2026-87023 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-87023 affect?
CVE-2026-87023 affects comply. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). Tanium addressed a path traversal vulnerability in Comply.
How urgent is CVE-2026-87023?
Priority 40/100. High severity
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