How severe is CVE-2021-3145?

CVE-2021-3145 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-3145 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-3145?

CVE-2021-3145 affects Ionic Identity Vault. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-3145?

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

When was CVE-2021-3145 published?

CVE-2021-3145 was published on 2021-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-3145

CVE-2021-3145 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ionic Identity Vault with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Ionic Identity Vault
Published: 2021-09-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Ionic Identity Vault before 5, a local root attacker on an Android device can bypass biometric authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-3145?: In Ionic Identity Vault before 5, a local root attacker on an Android device can bypass biometric authentication.
How severe is CVE-2021-3145?: CVE-2021-3145 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-3145 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-3145?: CVE-2021-3145 affects Ionic Identity Vault. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-3145?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-3145 published?: CVE-2021-3145 was published on 2021-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ionic:identity_vault:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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