HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2015-10029
CRITICAL

CVE-2015-10029

CWE-611Published: January 7, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in kelvinmo simplexrd up to 3.1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file simplexrd/simplexrd.class.php. The manipulation leads to xml external entity reference. Upgrading to version 3.1.1 is able to address this issue. The patch is identified as 4c9f2e028523ed705b555eca2c18c64e71f1a35d. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-217630 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A critical XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability exists in kelvinmo simplexrd up to version 3.1.0. This flaw allows for remote exploitation and carries a CVSS score of 9.8.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to version 3.1.1 or apply the patch 4c9f2e028523ed705b555eca2c18c64e71f1a35d.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2015-10029 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

simplexrd_project1 product(s)
simplexrd
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://github.com/kelvinmo/simplexrd/commit/4c9f2e028523ed705b555eca2c18c64e71f1a35d
PATCHhttps://github.com/kelvinmo/simplexrd/commit/4c9f2e028523ed705b555eca2c18c64e71f1a35d
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/kelvinmo/simplexrd/releases/tag/v3.1.1
ADVISORYhttps://vuldb.com/?ctiid.217630
ADVISORYhttps://vuldb.com/?id.217630
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/kelvinmo/simplexrd/releases/tag/v3.1.1
ADVISORYhttps://vuldb.com/?ctiid.217630
ADVISORYhttps://vuldb.com/?id.217630

All References (8)

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https://github.com/kelvinmo/simplexrd/commit/4c9f2e028523ed705b555eca2c18c64e71f1a35dPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/kelvinmo/simplexrd/releases/tag/v3.1.1Release Notes · Third Party Advisory
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.217630Permissions Required · Third Party Advisory
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https://vuldb.com/?id.217630Permissions Required · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/kelvinmo/simplexrd/commit/4c9f2e028523ed705b555eca2c18c64e71f1a35dPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/kelvinmo/simplexrd/releases/tag/v3.1.1Release Notes · Third Party Advisory
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.217630Permissions Required · Third Party Advisory
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https://vuldb.com/?id.217630Permissions Required · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2015-10029
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-611
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 7, 2023

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2015-10029 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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