CVE-2025-59695: Critical severity Entrust nShield Connect XC vulnerability

Published Dec 2, 2025
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Updated

Entrust nShield Connect XC, nShield 5c, and nShield HSMi through 13.6.11, or 13.7, allow a user with OS root access to alter firmware on the Chassis Management Board (without Authentication). This is called F04.

Affected Software

18 affected components
Entrust nShield Connect XC<=13.6.11, >=13.7
Entrust nShield 5c<=13.6.11, >=13.7
Entrust nShield HSMi<=13.6.11, >=13.7
All of the following
Any of the following
Entrust Nshield 5c Firmware<13.6.12
Entrust Nshield 5c Firmware>=13.7.3<13.9.0
Entrust nShield 5c
All of the following
Any of the following
Entrust Nshield Hsmi Firmware<13.6.12
Entrust Nshield Hsmi Firmware>=13.7.3<13.9.0
Entrust nShield HSMi
All of the following
Any of the following
Entrust Nshield Connect Xc Base Firmware<13.6.12
Entrust Nshield Connect Xc Base Firmware>=13.7.3<13.9.0
Entrust Nshield Connect Xc Base
All of the following
Any of the following
Entrust Nshield Connect Xc Mid Firmware<13.6.12
Entrust Nshield Connect Xc Mid Firmware>=13.7.3<13.9.0
Entrust Nshield Connect Xc Mid
All of the following
Any of the following
Entrust Nshield Connect Xc High Firmware<13.6.12
Entrust Nshield Connect Xc High Firmware>=13.7.3<13.9.0
Entrust Nshield Connect Xc High

Event History

Dec 2, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-59695?

CVE-2025-59695 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized firmware alteration by users with OS root access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-59695?

To mitigate CVE-2025-59695, ensure that OS root access is strictly controlled and consider updating to a patched version of the software that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-59695?

CVE-2025-59695 affects Entrust nShield Connect XC, nShield 5c, and nShield HSMi versions up to and including 13.6.11 and starting from 13.7.

4

What kind of access is required to exploit CVE-2025-59695?

Exploitation of CVE-2025-59695 requires OS root access to the affected systems.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2025-59695?

The impact of CVE-2025-59695 includes potential unauthorized firmware modifications, which could compromise the security and integrity of the affected systems.

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