Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2015-10029 is an XML External Entity issue in kelvinmo simplexrd through 3.1.0. It is rated medium, with limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The available sources name the affected file and fixed release, but do not describe affected applications or real-world exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority dependency update. It is not currently supported by KEV evidence of active exploitation, but XML parser flaws can affect sensitive data and service reliability. Confirm whether simplexrd is present, then update to 3.1.1 during the normal security patch cycle.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-611 in simplexrd/simplexrd.class.php. CVSS 3.1 is 5.5 with adjacent-network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges, and no user interaction. Sources identify versions 3.0 and 3.1 as affected and version 3.1.1 plus commit 4c9f2e028523ed705b555eca2c18c64e71f1a35d as the fix.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where kelvinmo simplexrd 3.0 or 3.1 is deployed directly or bundled in a PHP application. The sources do not identify downstream products, package managers, endpoints, or default deployment patterns, so inventory confirmation is required.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates an attacker needs adjacent-network access and low privileges. No public exploit steps should be inferred from the sources.
Researcher notes
Available detail is limited: VulDB and CVE metadata identify the component, file, CWE, CVSS vector, affected versions, and fix. They do not provide a complete vulnerable code path, deployment preconditions, or exploit evidence. Validation should focus on version and patch presence.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade kelvinmo simplexrd to version 3.1.1 or later.
- Apply vendor patch commit 4c9f2e028523ed705b555eca2c18c64e71f1a35d if upgrading is not immediately possible.
- Check vendor guidance for any additional hardening instructions.
- Prioritize systems that parse XML from less-trusted adjacent users or services.
Validation and detection
- Inventory PHP applications and dependencies for kelvinmo/simplexrd versions 3.0, 3.1, or earlier than 3.1.1.
- Confirm whether simplexrd/simplexrd.class.php exists in deployed artifacts.
- Verify the deployed code includes the referenced patch or release tag v3.1.1.
- Review logs and access paths for XML parsing exposure, without attempting exploit reproduction.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L2.13.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://vuldb.com/?id.217630CVE reference · vdb-entry, technical-description
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.217630CVE reference · signature, permissions-required
- https://github.com/kelvinmo/simplexrd/commit/4c9f2e028523ed705b555eca2c18c64e71f1a35dCVE reference · patch
- https://github.com/kelvinmo/simplexrd/releases/tag/v3.1.1CVE reference · patch
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.