PatchTheCVECVE-2021-3145: In Ionic Identity Vault before 5, a local root attacker on an Android device can bypass biometric authenticati
CVE-2021-3145 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.7) affecting identity vault. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
In Ionic Identity Vault before 5, a local root attacker on an Android device can bypass biometric authentication.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.7 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 55%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-287 |
| Published | 2021-09-10 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · 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
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-2021-3145?
identity vault: upgrade to 5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-3145 being exploited?
CVE-2021-3145 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-2021-3145 affect?
CVE-2021-3145 affects identity vault. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). In Ionic Identity Vault before 5, a local root attacker on an Android device can bypass biometric authentication.
How urgent is CVE-2021-3145?
Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference
Software pages
Android vulnerabilities · HashiCorp Vault vulnerabilities
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