CWE
264
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2016-9075

First published: Tue Nov 15 2016(Updated: )

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.

Credit: security@mozilla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mozilla Firefox<50
50
<50
50
Mozilla Firefox<50.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2016-9075.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-9075?

    The severity of CVE-2016-9075 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

  • How does CVE-2016-9075 affect Firefox?

    CVE-2016-9075 affects Firefox versions before 50.0.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2016-9075?

    CVE-2016-9075 allows a malicious extension to install additional extensions without explicit user permission.

  • Are there any references for CVE-2016-9075?

    Yes, you can find references for CVE-2016-9075 at the following links: [1] [2] [3].

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