PatchTheCVECVE-2021-3179: GGLocker iOS application, contains an insecure data storage of the password hash value which results in an aut
CVE-2021-3179 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting gglocker. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
GGLocker iOS application, contains an insecure data storage of the password hash value which results in an authentication bypass.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 60%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-522 |
| Published | 2021-12-16 |
| 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-2021-3179?
gglocker: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-3179 being exploited?
CVE-2021-3179 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-2021-3179 affect?
CVE-2021-3179 affects gglocker. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). GGLocker iOS application, contains an insecure data storage of the password hash value which results in an authentication bypass.
How urgent is CVE-2021-3179?
Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.