CVE-2016-9073

Reference Links

• https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1289273
• https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-89/
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94337
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037298
• https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2016-89/

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

• MFSA2016-89

Peer vulnerabilities

(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)

• CVE-2016-5296
• CVE-2016-5292
• CVE-2016-5293
• CVE-2016-5294
• CVE-2016-5297
• CVE-2016-9064
• CVE-2016-9065
• CVE-2016-9066
• CVE-2016-9067
• CVE-2016-9068
• CVE-2016-9072
• CVE-2016-9075
• CVE-2016-9077
• CVE-2016-5291
• CVE-2016-5295
• CVE-2016-5298
• CVE-2016-5299
• CVE-2016-9061
• CVE-2016-9062
• CVE-2016-9070
• CVE-2016-9073
• CVE-2016-9074
• CVE-2016-9076
• CVE-2016-9063
• CVE-2016-9071
• CVE-2016-5289
• CVE-2016-5290

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the vulnerability ID of this security issue?

  The vulnerability ID of this security issue is CVE-2016-9073.

• Which software is affected by this vulnerability?

  This vulnerability affects Firefox versions below 50.

• How severe is CVE-2016-9073?

  CVE-2016-9073 has a severity score of 7.5 (high).

• What can an attacker potentially do with this vulnerability?

  An attacker can potentially load privileged URLs and escape the WebExtension sandbox.

• Are there any references for additional information on this vulnerability?

  Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2016-9073 at the following references: [Bugzilla](https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1289273), [Mozilla Security Advisories](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2016-89/), [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94337).