Is CVE-2021-38392 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-38392 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-38392 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2021-38392 requires physical access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-38392?

CVE-2021-38392 has a CVSS score of 7.6 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2021-38392

CWE-284Published: October 4, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.6

CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-38392 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.6.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.