CVE-2025-59696

Name: CVE-2025-59696
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-12-02T15:15:55.143+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.2/10EPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-59696 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Entrust nShield Connect XC, nShield 5c, and nShield HSMi through 13.6.11, or 13.7, allow a physically proximate attacker to modify or erase tamper events via the Chassis management board.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Entrust nShield Connect XC, nShield 5c, and nShield HSMi through 13.6.11, or 13.7, allow a physically proximate attacker to modify or erase tamper events via the Chassis management board.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.20%

9.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1263

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Entrust	Nshield 5c Firmware	< 13.6.12
Entrust	Nshield 5c Firmware	>= 13.7, < 13.9.0
Entrust	Nshield Hsmi Firmware	< 13.6.12
Entrust	Nshield Hsmi Firmware	>= 13.7, < 13.9.0
Entrust	Nshield Connect Xc Base Firmware	< 13.6.12
Entrust	Nshield Connect Xc Base Firmware	>= 13.7, < 13.9.0
Entrust	Nshield Connect Xc Mid Firmware	< 13.6.12
Entrust	Nshield Connect Xc Mid Firmware	>= 13.7, < 13.9.0
Entrust	Nshield Connect Xc High Firmware	< 13.6.12
Entrust	Nshield Connect Xc High Firmware	>= 13.7, < 13.9.0

References

https://github.com/google/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-6q4x-m86j-gfwjExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.entrust.com/use-case/why-use-an-hsmProduct

Timeline

Published: Dec 2, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-59696?

Entrust nShield Connect XC, nShield 5c, and nShield HSMi through 13.6.11, or 13.7, allow a physically proximate attacker to modify or erase tamper events via the Chassis management board.

How severe is CVE-2025-59696?

CVE-2025-59696 has a CVSS score of 3.2/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-59696?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-59696?

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Source: NVD / NIST