How severe is CVE-2021-0131?

CVE-2021-0131 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-0131 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-0131?

CVE-2021-0131 affects Intel Secl-dc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0131?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-0131 published?

CVE-2021-0131 was published on 2021-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-0131

CVE-2021-0131 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Secl-dc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-338.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-338
Affected product: Intel Secl-dc
Published: 2021-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Use of cryptographically weak pseudo-random number generator (PRNG) in an API for the Intel(R) Security Library before version 3.3 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via network access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-0131?: Use of cryptographically weak pseudo-random number generator (PRNG) in an API for the Intel(R) Security Library before version 3.3 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via network access.
How severe is CVE-2021-0131?: CVE-2021-0131 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-0131 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-0131?: CVE-2021-0131 affects Intel Secl-dc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0131?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-0131 published?: CVE-2021-0131 was published on 2021-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00521.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:intel:secl-dc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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