CVE-2025-59704

Name: CVE-2025-59704
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-12-02T16:15:55.47+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.6/10EPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-59704 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Entrust nShield Connect XC, nShield 5c, and nShield HSMi through 13.6.11, or 13.7, allow an attacker to gain access the the BIOS menu because is has no password.. 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 an attacker to gain access the the BIOS menu because is has no password.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.20%

10.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

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: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-59704?

Entrust nShield Connect XC, nShield 5c, and nShield HSMi through 13.6.11, or 13.7, allow an attacker to gain access the the BIOS menu because is has no password.

How severe is CVE-2025-59704?

CVE-2025-59704 has a CVSS score of 4.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-59704?

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-2025-59704?

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Source: NVD / NIST