CVE-2025-59703 Security feature bypass in n/a
A physically proximate attacker can bypass tamper detection mechanisms on Entrust nShield HSMs to access internal components without leaving evidence.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-59703?
CVE-2025-59703 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Dec 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Entrust nShield Connect XC, nShield 5c, and nShield HSMi through 13.6.11, or 13.7 (patched in 13.6.12 (LTS) and 13.9.0 (STS)), 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.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-59703?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Entrust Nshield 5c Firmware, Entrust Nshield Connect Xc Base Firmware, Entrust Nshield Connect Xc High Firmware, Entrust Nshield Connect Xc Mid Firmware, Entrust Nshield Hsmi Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2025-59703?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-59703 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-59703 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-59703 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
- CVE-2025-59693 Security feature bypass in n/a
- CVE-2025-59695 Entrust nShield Connect XC, nShield 5c, and nShield HSMi through 13.6.11, or 13.7 (patched in 13.6.12 (LTS) and 13.9.0 (STS)), allow a user
- CVE-2025-59704 Auth bypass in n/a
- CVE-2025-59697 Privilege escalation in n/a
- CVE-2025-59702 Security feature bypass in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h78c-68qv-3qg9.