CVE-2017-7816

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.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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

History

21 Nov 2024, 03:32

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101057 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101057 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
References () http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039465 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry () http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039465 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
References () https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1380597 - Exploit, Issue Tracking () https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1380597 - Exploit, Issue Tracking
References () https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-21/ - Vendor Advisory () https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-21/ - Vendor Advisory

Information

Published : 2018-06-11 21:29

Updated : 2024-11-21 03:32


NVD link : CVE-2017-7816

Mitre link : CVE-2017-7816

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-7816


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Products Affected

mozilla

  • firefox
CWE
CWE-20

Improper Input Validation