CVE-2025-59705: Medium 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 Physically Proximate Attacker to Escalate Privileges by enabling the USB interface through chassis probe insertion during system boot, aka "Unauthorized Reactivation of the USB interface" or F01.

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·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-59705?

CVE-2025-59705 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to potential privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-59705?

To mitigate CVE-2025-59705, ensure that the USB interface is disabled during the system boot of affected Entrust products.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-59705?

CVE-2025-59705 affects users of Entrust nShield Connect XC, nShield 5c, and nShield HSMi versions up to 13.6.11 and 13.7.

4

What is the nature of CVE-2025-59705?

CVE-2025-59705 allows a physically proximate attacker to escalate privileges by enabling the USB interface through chassis probe insertion.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-59705?

A potential workaround for CVE-2025-59705 is restricting physical access to affected systems to prevent unauthorized manipulation.

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