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CVE-2016-9075 An issue where WebExtensions can use the mozAddonManager API to elevate privilege due to privileged pages being…
Description
An issue where WebExtensions can use the mozAddonManager API to elevate privilege due to privileged pages being allowed in the permissions list. This allows a malicious extension to then install additional extensions without explicit user permission. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 50.
Affected products and versions
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox 50 | earliest → < 50 | 50 |
References
- bugzilla.mozilla.org bugzilla.mozilla.org
- 94337 www.securityfocus.com
- 1037298 www.securitytracker.com
- www.mozilla.org www.mozilla.org
Timeline
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