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
Link Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94337 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037298 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1295324 Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2016-89/ Vendor Advisory
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2018-06-11 21:29

Updated : 2023-12-10 12:30


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