CVE-2026-42514
CVE-2026-42514 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.8. 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-319.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-26197
- Weakness: CWE-319
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- Last modified:
Description
This vulnerability exists in e-Sushrut due to exposure of OTPs in plaintext within API responses. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by intercepting API responses containing valid OTPs. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to impersonate the target user and gain unauthorized access to user accounts on the targeted system.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-42514?
- This vulnerability exists in e-Sushrut due to exposure of OTPs in plaintext within API responses. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by intercepting API responses containing valid OTPs. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to impersonate the target user and gain unauthorized access to user accounts on the targeted system.
- How severe is CVE-2026-42514?
- CVE-2026-42514 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.8, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2026-42514 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-42514?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2026-42514 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-42514 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-26197.
- When was CVE-2026-42514 published?
- CVE-2026-42514 was published on 2026-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
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