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Nshield 5c Firmware CVE-2025-59700

| EUVDEUVD-2025-200254 LOW
Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity (CWE-345)
2025-12-02 cve@mitre.org
3.9
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2021 - Vulnerable and Outdated Components
ASVS 5.0
V14 - Configuration Dependency management, component inventory
Impact

CVSS score of 3.9 (LOW).

Monitor Track and reassess. Why: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9).
No patch listed yet 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 15, 2026

Entrust nShield Connect XC, nShield 5c, and nShield HSMi through 13.6.11, or 13.7, allow a physically proximate attacker with root access to modify the Recovery Partition (because of a lack of integrity protection).

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
v1 Mar 15, 2026 - 14:04 CVSS 3.9

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for patches. Apply mitigations such as network segmentation, access restrictions, and monitoring.

Affected VersionsENISA

n/a n/a

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity (CWE-345).

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 3.9 LOW
AV:P/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Physical
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
High
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

2
PoC Detected
Jan 06, 2026 - 21:15 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Dec 02, 2025 - 15:15 nvd
LOW 3.9

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

CVE-2025-59700 is a low-severity vulnerability (CVSS 3.9). The limited severity suggests constrained impact, typically requiring specific conditions or local access for exploitation. Apply vendor updates when available as part of routine maintenance.

Business Impact: Low
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch during routine maintenance. Standard security controls provide adequate interim protection.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 100% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
5 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity LOW
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 0.0%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Defer
Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Small
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
Low

Priority Score

40
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +20
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

CVE-2025-59695 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Dec 02

Entrust nShield Connect XC, nShield 5c, and nShield HSMi through 13.6.11, or 13.7, allow a user with OS root access to a

CVE-2025-59693 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Dec 02

The Chassis Management Board in Entrust nShield Connect XC, nShield 5c, and nShield HSMi through 13.6.11, or 13.7, allow

CVE-2025-59703 CRITICAL POC
9.1 Dec 02

Entrust nShield Connect XC, nShield 5c, and nShield HSMi through 13.6.11, or 13.7, allow a Physically Proximate Attacker

CVE-2025-59702 HIGH POC
7.2 Dec 02

A privilege escalation vulnerability (CVSS 7.2) that allows a physically proximate attacker with elevated privileges. Ri

CVE-2025-59697 HIGH POC
7.2 Dec 02

Entrust nShield Connect XC, nShield 5c, and nShield HSMi through 13.6.11, or 13.7, allow a physically proximate attacker

CVE-2025-59705 MEDIUM POC
6.8 Dec 02

Entrust nShield Connect XC, nShield 5c, and nShield HSMi through 13.6.11, or 13.7, allow a Physically Proximate Attacker

CVE-2025-59699 MEDIUM POC
6.8 Dec 02

Entrust nShield Connect XC, nShield 5c, and nShield HSMi through 13.6.11, or 13.7, allow a physically proximate attacker

CVE-2025-59698 MEDIUM POC
6.8 Dec 02

CVE-2025-59698 is a security vulnerability (CVSS 6.8) that allows a physically proximate attacker. Risk factors: public

CVE-2025-59694 MEDIUM POC
6.8 Dec 02

CVE-2025-59694 is a security vulnerability (CVSS 6.8) that allows a physically proximate attacker. Risk factors: public

CVE-2025-59704 MEDIUM POC
4.6 Dec 02

Entrust nShield Connect XC, nShield 5c, and nShield HSMi through 13.6.11, or 13.7, allow an attacker to gain access the

CVE-2025-59701 MEDIUM POC
4.1 Dec 02

Entrust nShield Connect XC, nShield 5c, and nShield HSMi through 13.6.11, or 13.7, allow a physically proximate attacker

CVE-2025-59696 LOW POC
3.2 Dec 02

CVE-2025-59696 is a security vulnerability (CVSS 3.2) that allows a physically proximate attacker. Risk factors: public

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