How severe is CVE-2021-44033?

CVE-2021-44033 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-44033 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-44033?

CVE-2021-44033 affects Ionic Identity Vault. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-44033?

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

When was CVE-2021-44033 published?

CVE-2021-44033 was published on 2021-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-44033

CVE-2021-44033 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ionic Identity Vault with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-307.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-307
Affected product: Ionic Identity Vault
Published: 2021-11-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Ionic Identity Vault before 5.0.5, the protection mechanism for invalid unlock attempts can be bypassed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-44033?: In Ionic Identity Vault before 5.0.5, the protection mechanism for invalid unlock attempts can be bypassed.
How severe is CVE-2021-44033?: CVE-2021-44033 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-44033 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-44033?: CVE-2021-44033 affects Ionic Identity Vault. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-44033?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-44033 published?: CVE-2021-44033 was published on 2021-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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