A WebExtension can request access to local files without the warning prompt stating that the extension will "Access your data for all websites" being displayed to the user. This allows extensions to run content scripts in local pages without permission warnings when a local file is opened. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 60.3 and Firefox < 63.
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Affected Vendors & Products
Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DLA |
DLA-1571-1 | firefox-esr security update |
Debian DSA |
DSA-4324-1 | firefox-esr security update |
EUVD |
EUVD-2018-4371 | A WebExtension can request access to local files without the warning prompt stating that the extension will "Access your data for all websites" being displayed to the user. This allows extensions to run content scripts in local pages without permission warnings when a local file is opened. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 60.3 and Firefox < 63. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-3801-1 | Firefox vulnerabilities |
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Solution
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Workaround
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History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mozilla
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-05T08:30:59.851Z
Reserved: 2018-06-14T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2018-12397
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Status : Modified
Published: 2019-02-28T18:29:00.883
Modified: 2024-11-21T03:45:08.320
Link: CVE-2018-12397
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Debian DLA
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