Vulnerability Description
The Chassis Management Board in Entrust nShield Connect XC, nShield 5c, and nShield HSMi through 13.6.11, or 13.7, allows a physically proximate attacker to persistently modify firmware and influence the (insecurely configured) appliance boot process. To exploit this, the attacker must modify the firmware via JTAG or perform an upgrade to the chassis management board firmware. This is called F03.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Entrust | Nshield 5C Firmware | < 13.6.12 |
| Entrust | Nshield 5C | - |
| Entrust | Nshield Hsmi Firmware | < 13.6.12 |
| Entrust | Nshield Hsmi | - |
| Entrust | Nshield Connect Xc Base Firmware | < 13.6.12 |
| Entrust | Nshield Connect Xc Base | - |
| Entrust | Nshield Connect Xc Mid Firmware | < 13.6.12 |
| Entrust | Nshield Connect Xc Mid | - |
| Entrust | Nshield Connect Xc High Firmware | < 13.6.12 |
| Entrust | Nshield Connect Xc High | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/google/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-6q4x-m86j-gExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.entrust.com/use-case/why-use-an-hsmProduct
- https://github.com/google/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-6q4x-m86j-gExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-59694?
CVE-2025-59694 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The Chassis Management Board in Entrust nShield Connect XC, nShield 5c, and nShield HSMi through 13.6.11, or 13.7, allows a physically proximate attacker to persistently modify firmware and influence ...
How severe is CVE-2025-59694?
CVE-2025-59694 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-59694?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Entrust Nshield 5C Firmware, Entrust Nshield 5C, Entrust Nshield Hsmi Firmware, Entrust Nshield Hsmi, Entrust Nshield Connect Xc Base Firmware.