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CVE-2025-59703

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 0.37%

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CVE-2025-59703 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 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 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. EPSS estimates a 0.37% 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 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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.37%

28.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
EntrustNshield 5c Firmware< 13.6.12
EntrustNshield 5c Firmware>= 13.7, < 13.9.0
EntrustNshield Hsmi Firmware< 13.6.12
EntrustNshield Hsmi Firmware>= 13.7, < 13.9.0
EntrustNshield Connect Xc Base Firmware< 13.6.12
EntrustNshield Connect Xc Base Firmware>= 13.7, < 13.9.0
EntrustNshield Connect Xc Mid Firmware< 13.6.12
EntrustNshield Connect Xc Mid Firmware>= 13.7, < 13.9.0
EntrustNshield Connect Xc High Firmware< 13.6.12
EntrustNshield Connect Xc High Firmware>= 13.7, < 13.9.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-59703?
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.
How severe is CVE-2025-59703?
CVE-2025-59703 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-59703?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST