CVE-2025-59702: High severity Entrust nShield Connect XC vulnerability

Published Dec 2, 2025
·
Updated

Entrust nShield Connect XC, nShield 5c, and nShield HSMi through 13.6.11, or 13.7, allow a physically proximate attacker with elevated privileges to falsify tamper events by accessing internal components.

Affected Software

18 affected components
Entrust nShield Connect XC
Entrust nShield 5c
Entrust nShield HSMi<=13.6.11
All of the following
Any of the following
Entrust Nshield 5c Firmware<13.6.12
Entrust Nshield 5c Firmware>=13.7<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<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<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<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<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
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-59702?

CVE-2025-59702 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation by a physically proximate attacker with elevated privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-59702?

To fix CVE-2025-59702, ensure that your Entrust nShield Connect XC, nShield 5c, and nShield HSMi devices are updated to the latest patched version.

3

What vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2025-59702?

CVE-2025-59702 specifically allows an attacker to falsify tamper events, compromising the integrity of the nShield devices.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2025-59702?

Organizations using Entrust nShield Connect XC, nShield 5c, and nShield HSMi versions up to 13.6.11 are affected by CVE-2025-59702.

5

What should I monitor for concerning CVE-2025-59702?

You should monitor for any unauthorized physical access to devices and ensure proper logging of tamper events to detect potential breaches related to CVE-2025-59702.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203