CVE-2016-9075

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.
References
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

21 Nov 2024, 03:00

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94337 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94337 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
References () http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037298 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry () http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037298 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
References () https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1295324 - Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory () https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1295324 - Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
References () https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2016-89/ - Vendor Advisory () https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2016-89/ - Vendor Advisory

Information

Published : 2018-06-11 21:29

Updated : 2024-11-21 03:00


NVD link : CVE-2016-9075

Mitre link : CVE-2016-9075

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2016-9075


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Products Affected

mozilla

  • firefox
CWE
CWE-264

Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls