What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-59702?

CVE-2025-59702 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Nshield Connect Xc High Firmware are affected by CVE-2025-59702?

Entrust nShield hardware security modules (HSM) contain a vulnerability allowing physically proximate attackers with elevated privileges to falsify tamper detection events, potentially masking…

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-59702?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-59702. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-59702?

Within 24 hours: Inventory all Entrust nShield Connect XC, nShield 5c, and nShield HSMi devices running versions through 13.6.11 or 13.7; verify physical security access controls and review tamper event logs for anomalies. Within 7 days: Implement enhanced physical access restrictions, multi-person integrity procedures for HSM access, and increase audit logging and monitoring of tamper events. Within 30 days: Contact Entrust for patch timeline; evaluate HSM replacement strategy if devices are mission-critical and patch availability remains uncertain.

Nshield Connect Xc High Firmware CVE-2025-59702

EUVD-2025-200252 HIGH

Observable Discrepancy (CWE-203)

2025-12-02 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure Nshield Connect Xc High Firmware Nshield Connect Xc Base Firmware Nshield 5c Firmware Nshield Hsmi Firmware Nshield Connect Xc Mid Firmware

7.2

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: mitre

Severity by source

Vendor (mitre) PRIMARY

7.2 HIGH

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

Primary rating from Vendor (mitre) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: mitre

Attack Vector

Physical

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

EUVD ID Assigned

Mar 15, 2026 - 14:04 euvd

EUVD-2025-200252

Analysis Generated

Mar 15, 2026 - 14:04 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Dec 08, 2025 - 19:39 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Dec 02, 2025 - 15:15 nvd

HIGH 7.2

DescriptionCVE.org

Entrust nShield Connect XC, nShield 5c, and nShield HSMi through 13.6.11, or 13.7, allow a physically proximate attacker with elevated privileges to falsify tamper events by accessing internal components.

AnalysisAI

A privilege escalation vulnerability (CVSS 7.2) that allows a physically proximate attacker with elevated privileges. Risk factors: public PoC available.