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.
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
EUVD |
EUVD-2016-9896 | 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. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-3124-1 | Firefox vulnerabilities |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mozilla
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T02:42:10.013Z
Reserved: 2016-10-27T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2016-9075
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Status : Modified
Published: 2018-06-11T21:29:01.560
Modified: 2024-11-21T03:00:33.133
Link: CVE-2016-9075
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
EUVD
Ubuntu USN