CVE-2025-59704: 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, allow an attacker to gain access the the BIOS menu because is has no password.

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<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·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 28, 57987
Event
via NVD·05:52 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-59704?

The severity of CVE-2025-59704 is considered high due to the potential unauthorized access to the BIOS menu.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-59704?

To fix CVE-2025-59704, you should implement a password for the BIOS menu on affected Entrust nShield devices.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-59704?

CVE-2025-59704 affects users of Entrust nShield Connect XC, nShield 5c, and nShield HSMi versions up to 13.6.11 and up to but not including 13.7.

4

What impact could CVE-2025-59704 have?

The impact of CVE-2025-59704 could allow an attacker to modify BIOS settings, potentially leading to further exploitation of the system.

5

Is a patch available for CVE-2025-59704?

Currently, there is no specific patch available for CVE-2025-59704; users should secure their BIOS settings manually.

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