CVE-2015-10029: Kelvinmo/simplexrd Kelvinmo Simplexrd Vulnerable To Improper Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-rh3m-pr36-xh2f
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-611
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-10029 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) kelvinmo simplexrd vulnerable to improper vulnerability (CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference) affecting Kelvinmo/simplexrd libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves kelvinmo simplexrd vulnerable to improper restriction of xml external entity reference. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.1.1.

CVE-2015-10029 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-10029
GHSA Identifier GHSA-rh3m-pr36-xh2f
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
Affected Product Kelvinmo/simplexrd
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2015-10029

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

kelvinmo/simplexrd fixed: 3.1.1 
Upgrade kelvinmo/simplexrd to 3.1.1
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

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

inspect dependencies for kelvinmo/simplexrd

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2015-10029, inspect your project dependencies for Kelvinmo/simplexrd:

inspect dependencies for kelvinmo/simplexrd

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Kelvinmo/simplexrd in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.1.1), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference, where the product processes an xml document that can contain xml entities with uris that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. In Kelvinmo/simplexrd, 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

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 name of the patch is 4c9f2e028523ed705b555eca2c18c64e71f1a35d. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-217630 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

CVE-2015-10029 Affected Kelvinmo/simplexrd Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.1.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
kelvinmo/simplexrd
 Packagist
< 3.1.1
3.1.1

References

NVD — CVE-2015-10029 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-10029
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/kelvinmo/simplexrd/commit/4c9f2e028523ed705b555eca2c18c64e71f1a35d
Kelvinmo/simplexrd Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/kelvinmo/simplexrd
Kelvinmo/simplexrd Release RELEASE
https://github.com/kelvinmo/simplexrd/releases/tag/v3.1.1
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.217630
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?id.217630

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-10029?
CVE-2015-10029 is a security vulnerability in Kelvinmo/simplexrd involving kelvinmo simplexrd vulnerable to Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference.
Which Kelvinmo/simplexrd versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.1.1 across affected packages: kelvinmo/simplexrd.
What version fixes CVE-2015-10029?
Upgrading to 3.1.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is kelvinmo/simplexrd affected?
Yes, kelvinmo/simplexrd is affected in releases prior to 3.1.1. Upgrade your dependency to 3.1.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-10029?
CVE-2015-10029 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-10029?
CVE-2015-10029 is classified under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2015-10029?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for kelvinmo/simplexrd'. 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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