CVE-2026-42517 Details
Description
This vulnerability exists in e-Sushrut due to the use of reversible Base64 encoding for protecting sensitive data. An authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability by decoding and manipulating Base64-encoded parameters in the request URL to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the targeted system.
A vulnerability in C-DAC's e-Sushrut Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) arises from the use of reversible Base64 encoding to protect sensitive data. This flaw allows authenticated attackers to decode and manipulate Base64-encoded parameters in the request URL, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive information on the targeted system.
Contact C-DAC to upgrade e-Sushrut HMIS to the latest version.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
Volerion
Assessed Apr 29, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 29, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.cert-in.org.in/s2cMainServlet?pageid=PUBVLNOTES01&VLCODE=CIVN-2026-0207 | [email protected] | AdvisoryBundleRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-639 | Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| C-DAC e-Sushrut | All versions |
CPE
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 29, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |