CVE-2026-42513
Description
This vulnerability exists in e-Sushrut due to improper authentication logic that relies on client-side response parameters to determine authentication status. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by intercepting and modifying the server response.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow the attacker to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to user accounts on the targeted system.
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Improper authentication logic in e-Sushrut allows attackers to bypass authentication by intercepting and modifying server responses, leading to unauthorized account access.
CVE-2026-42513 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in e-Sushrut, a hospital management information system. The root cause is improper authentication logic that relies on client-side response parameters to determine authentication status, allowing an attacker to manipulate the server response to bypass authentication.
Exploitation requires no authentication; a remote attacker can intercept and modify the server response, for example by using a man-in-the-middle attack. The attacker does not need any prior access to the system beyond network connectivity.
Successful exploitation enables the attacker to gain unauthorized access to user accounts, potentially leading to account takeover and exposure of sensitive medical records. The vulnerability is rated High severity.
The CERT-IN advisory [1] provides details on this and related vulnerabilities. Users of e-Sushrut should apply security updates from the vendor as soon as they become available.
AI Insight generated on May 18, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
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