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CVE-2017-7816 WebExtensions could use popups and panels in the extension UI to load an "about:" privileged URL, violating security…
Description
WebExtensions could use popups and panels in the extension UI to load an "about:" privileged URL, violating security checks that disallow this behavior. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 56.
Affected products and versions
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox 56 | earliest → < 56 | 56 |
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