CVE-2026-42516

Name: CVE-2026-42516
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-04-29T09:16:24.803+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-42516 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. This vulnerability exists in e-Sushrut due to improper authorization checks during resource access. An authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability by manipulating encoded parameters in the request URL to gain unauthorized access to patient accounts on the targeted system.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This vulnerability exists in e-Sushrut due to improper authorization checks during resource access. An authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability by manipulating encoded parameters in the request URL to gain unauthorized access to patient accounts on the targeted system.

Metrics

CVSS 4.0

7.1/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.23%

13.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-639

References

https://www.cert-in.org.in/s2cMainServlet?pageid=PUBVLNOTES01&VLCODE=CIVN-2026-0207

Timeline

Published: Apr 29, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-42516?

How severe is CVE-2026-42516?

CVE-2026-42516 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-42516?

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Source: NVD / NIST