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CVE-2026-42514

This vulnerability exists in e-Sushrut due to exposure of OTPs in plaintext within API responses.

Published Apr 29, 2026CWE-319EPSS 0.33%

Overview

CVE-2026-42514 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 29, 2026.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-42514?

CVE-2026-42514 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 29, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-42514?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-42514?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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