How severe is CVE-2021-38398?

CVE-2021-38398 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-2021-38398 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38398?

CVE-2021-38398 primarily affects Bostonscientific Zoom Latitude Programming System Model 3120 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38398?

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

When was CVE-2021-38398 published?

CVE-2021-38398 was published on 2021-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38398

CVE-2021-38398 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bostonscientific Zoom Latitude Programming System Model 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-1329.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1329
Affected product: Bostonscientific Zoom Latitude Programming System Model 3120 Firmware
Published: 2021-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The affected device uses off-the-shelf software components that contain unpatched vulnerabilities. A malicious attacker with physical access to the affected device could exploit these vulnerabilities.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38398?: The affected device uses off-the-shelf software components that contain unpatched vulnerabilities. A malicious attacker with physical access to the affected device could exploit these vulnerabilities.
How severe is CVE-2021-38398?: CVE-2021-38398 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-2021-38398 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38398?: CVE-2021-38398 primarily affects Bostonscientific Zoom Latitude Programming System Model 3120 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38398?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-38398 published?: CVE-2021-38398 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 (2)

cpe:2.3:o:bostonscientific:zoom_latitude_programming_system_model_3120_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:bostonscientific:zoom_latitude_pogrammer\/recorder\/monitor_3120_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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