Is CVE-2026-42518 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-42518 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-42518 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-42518 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-42518?

CVE-2026-42518 has a CVSS score of 8.7 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-42518

CWE-321Published: April 29, 2026· Updated: Apr 29, 2026

8.7

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.06%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:17.8th

Official Description

This vulnerability exists in e-Sushrut due to disclosure of sensitive information and hardcoded AES encryption keys in client-side JavaScript. An unauthenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing the client-side code to extract sensitive information and cryptographic keys.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to exposure of sensitive data and compromise of cryptographic protections on the targeted system.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-42518 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionNone

ScopeX

Impact

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/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