CVE-2025-59696: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-mgrh-gvcx-f62x
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CVSS 3.2
CWE-1263
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-59696 is a LOW (CVSS 3.2) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-1263: Improper Physical Access Control) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product is designed with access restricted to certain information, but it does not sufficiently protect against an unauthorized actor with physical access to these areas.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2025-59696 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-59696
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mgrh-gvcx-f62x
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 3.2
CWE Classification CWE-1263: Improper Physical Access Control
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 3.2

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Physical (AV:P)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2025-59696

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2025-59696, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-1263: Improper Physical Access Control, where the product is designed with access restricted to certain information, but it does not sufficiently protect against an unauthorized actor with physical access to these areas. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Entrust nShield Connect XC, nShield 5c, and nShield HSMi through 13.6.11, or 13.7, allow a physically proximate attacker to modify or erase tamper events via the Chassis management board.

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/google/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-6q4x-m86j-gfwj
NVD — CVE-2025-59696 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-59696
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-mgrh-gvcx-f62x
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://www.entrust.com/knowledgebase/hardware/understanding-nshield-security-advisory-september-2025
www.entrust.com/use-case/why-use-an... WEB
https://www.entrust.com/use-case/why-use-an-hsm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-59696?
CVE-2025-59696 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-1263: Improper Physical Access Control.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2025-59696?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-59696?
CVE-2025-59696 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.2 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-59696?
CVE-2025-59696 is classified under CWE-1263: Improper Physical Access Control (The product is designed with access restricted to certain information, but it does not sufficiently protect against an unauthorized actor with physical access to these areas.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2025-59696?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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