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 user with OS root access to alter firmware on the Chassis Management Board (without Authentication). This is called F04.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 9.8/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-w5fv-rcj5-pmj9
- https://github.com/google/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-6q4x-m86j-gfwjExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.entrust.com/knowledgebase/hardware/understanding-nshield-security-advisory-september-2025
- https://www.entrust.com/use-case/why-use-an-hsmProduct
Timeline
- Published
- Dec 2, 2025
- Last modified
- Nov 4, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified