Vulnerability Description
Entrust nShield Connect XC, nShield 5c, and nShield HSMi through 13.6.11, or 13.7, allow a Physically Proximate Attacker to access the internal components of the appliance, without leaving tamper evidence. To exploit this, the attacker needs to remove the tamper label and all fixing screws from the device without damaging it. This is called an F14 attack.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
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
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-59703?
CVE-2025-59703 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). Entrust nShield Connect XC, nShield 5c, and nShield HSMi through 13.6.11, or 13.7, allow a Physically Proximate Attacker to access the internal components of the appliance, without leaving tamper evid...
How severe is CVE-2025-59703?
CVE-2025-59703 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-59703?
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.