How severe is CVE-2021-38392?

CVE-2021-38392 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2021-38392 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38392?

CVE-2021-38392 affects Bostonscientific Zoom Latitude Pogrammer/recorder/monitor 3120 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38392?

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

When was CVE-2021-38392 published?

CVE-2021-38392 was published on 2021-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38392

CVE-2021-38392 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bostonscientific Zoom Latitude Pogrammer/recorder/monitor 3120 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Bostonscientific Zoom Latitude Pogrammer/recorder/monitor 3120 Firmware
Published: 2021-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A skilled attacker with physical access to the affected device can gain access to the hard disk drive of the device to change the telemetry region and could use this setting to interrogate or program an implantable device in any region in the world.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38392?: A skilled attacker with physical access to the affected device can gain access to the hard disk drive of the device to change the telemetry region and could use this setting to interrogate or program an implantable device in any region in the world.
How severe is CVE-2021-38392?: CVE-2021-38392 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2021-38392 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38392?: CVE-2021-38392 affects Bostonscientific Zoom Latitude Pogrammer/recorder/monitor 3120 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38392?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-38392 published?: CVE-2021-38392 was published on 2021-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-21-273-01

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:bostonscientific:zoom_latitude_pogrammer\/recorder\/monitor_3120_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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