CVE-2021-43849: cordova-plugin-fingerprint-aio is a plugin provides a single and simple interface for accessing fingerprint AP

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-43849?

cordova plugin fingerprint all-in-one: upgrade to 5.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-43849 being exploited?

CVE-2021-43849 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2021-43849 affect?

CVE-2021-43849 affects cordova plugin fingerprint all-in-one. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.2). cordova-plugin-fingerprint-aio is a plugin provides a single and simple interface for accessing fingerprint APIs on both Android 6+ and iOS. In versions prior to 5.0.1 The exported activity `de.niklasmerz.cordova.biometric.BiometricActivity

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-43849?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.2UPGRADE

CVE-2021-43849 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.2) affecting cordova plugin fingerprint all-in-one. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

cordova-plugin-fingerprint-aio is a plugin provides a single and simple interface for accessing fingerprint APIs on both Android 6+ and iOS. In versions prior to 5.0.1 The exported activity `de.niklasmerz.cordova.biometric.BiometricActivity` can cause the app to crash. This vulnerability occurred because the activity didn't handle the case where it is requested with invalid or empty data which results in a crash. Any third party app can constantl

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.2 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-617
Published	2021-12-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: cordova plugin fingerprint all-in-one project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-12-23 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: < 5.0.1

Fixed in: 5.0.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cordova-plugin-fingerprint-all-in-one || rpm -q cordova-plugin-fingerprint-all-in-one || cordova-plugin-fingerprint-all-in-one --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade cordova-plugin-fingerprint-all-in-one

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade cordova-plugin-fingerprint-all-in-one

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-43849?

cordova plugin fingerprint all-in-one: upgrade to 5.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-43849 being exploited?

CVE-2021-43849 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-2021-43849 affect?

CVE-2021-43849 affects cordova plugin fingerprint all-in-one. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.2). cordova-plugin-fingerprint-aio is a plugin provides a single and simple interface for accessing fingerprint APIs on both Android 6+ and iOS. In versions prior to 5.0.1 The exported activity `de.niklasmerz.cordova.biometric.BiometricActivity

How urgent is CVE-2021-43849?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Android vulnerabilities · iOS vulnerabilities

References

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