How severe is CVE-2021-38396?

CVE-2021-38396 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-2021-38396 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38396?

CVE-2021-38396 affects Bostonscientific Zoom Latitude Pogrammer/recorder/monitor 3120 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38396?

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

When was CVE-2021-38396 published?

CVE-2021-38396 was published on 2021-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38396

CVE-2021-38396 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-345.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-345
Affected product: Bostonscientific Zoom Latitude Pogrammer/recorder/monitor 3120 Firmware
Published: 2021-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The programmer installation utility does not perform a cryptographic authenticity or integrity checks of the software on the flash drive. An attacker could leverage this weakness to install unauthorized software using a specially crafted USB.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38396?: The programmer installation utility does not perform a cryptographic authenticity or integrity checks of the software on the flash drive. An attacker could leverage this weakness to install unauthorized software using a specially crafted USB.
How severe is CVE-2021-38396?: CVE-2021-38396 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-2021-38396 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38396?: CVE-2021-38396 affects Bostonscientific Zoom Latitude Pogrammer/recorder/monitor 3120 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38396?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-38396 published?: CVE-2021-38396 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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