CVE-2021-41094

Mandatory encryption at rest can be bypassed (UI) in Wire app

Description

Wire is an open source secure messenger. Users of Wire by Bund may bypass the mandatory encryption at rest feature by simply disabling their device passcode. Upon launching, the app will attempt to enable encryption at rest by generating encryption keys via the Secure Enclave, however it will fail silently if no device passcode is set. The user has no indication that encryption at rest is not active since the feature is hidden to them. This issue has been resolved in version 3.70

Category

4.2
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: wireapp wire-ios
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/wireapp/wire-ios/security/advisories/GHSA-h4m7-pr8h-j7rf third party advisory
https://github.com/wireapp/wire-ios/commit/5ba3eb180efc3fc795d095f9c84ae7f109b84746 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-41094?
CVE-2021-41094 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-41094?
To fix CVE-2021-41094, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-41094 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-41094 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-41094?
CVE-2021-41094 affects wireapp wire-ios.
This platform uses data from the NIST NVD, MITRE CVE, MITRE CWE, First.org and CISA KEV but is not endorsed or certified by these entities. CVE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. CWE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CWE content is MITRE's CWE web site.
© 2025 Under My Watch. All Rights Reserved.