CVE-2025-59702: High 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 (patched in 13.6.12 (LTS) and 13.9.0 (STS)), 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

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Entrust nShield Connect XC, nShield 5c, nShield HSMi to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.6.12
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Entrust nShield Connect XC, nShield 5c, nShield HSMi to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.9.0

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

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.

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