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CVE-2021-23985 If an attacker is able to alter specific about:config values (for example malware running on the user's computer), the…

Description

If an attacker is able to alter specific about:config values (for example malware running on the user's computer), the Devtools remote debugging feature could have been enabled in a way that was unnoticable to the user. This would have allowed a remote attacker (able to make a direct network connection to the victim) to monitor the user's browsing activity and (plaintext) network traffic. This was addressed by providing a visual cue when Devtools has an open network socket. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 87.

Affected products and versions

Product Affected versions Fixed in
Firefox 87 earliest → < 87 87
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