CVE-2017-5393: XSS

Reference Links

• https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1309282
• https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2017-01/
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95763
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037693
• https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-01/

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

• MFSA2017-01

Peer vulnerabilities

(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)

• CVE-2017-5375
• CVE-2017-5376
• CVE-2017-5377
• CVE-2017-5378
• CVE-2017-5379
• CVE-2017-5380
• CVE-2017-5390
• CVE-2017-5389
• CVE-2017-5396
• CVE-2017-5381
• CVE-2017-5382
• CVE-2017-5383
• CVE-2017-5384
• CVE-2017-5385
• CVE-2017-5386
• CVE-2017-5394
• CVE-2017-5391
• CVE-2017-5392
• CVE-2017-5393
• CVE-2017-5395
• CVE-2017-5387
• CVE-2017-5388
• CVE-2017-5374
• CVE-2017-5373

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the severity of CVE-2017-5393?

  CVE-2017-5393 is classified as a moderate risk vulnerability that can allow the installation of malicious extensions.

• How do I fix CVE-2017-5393?

  To mitigate CVE-2017-5393, users should update their Mozilla Firefox to version 51 or higher.

• What software is affected by CVE-2017-5393?

  CVE-2017-5393 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 51.

• Can CVE-2017-5393 be exploited through an XSS attack?

  Yes, CVE-2017-5393 can be exploited in combination with an XSS attack on Mozilla AMO sites.

• What types of attacks can CVE-2017-5393 enable?

  CVE-2017-5393 can enable the installation of additional malicious extensions without user consent.