CVE-2022-22754
First published: Tue Feb 08 2022(Updated: )
If a user installed an extension of a particular type, the extension could have auto-updated itself and while doing so, bypass the prompt which grants the new version the new requested permissions.
Credit: security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla Firefox ESR | <91.6 | 91.6 |
| <97 | 97 | |
| <91.6 | 91.6 | |
| <91.6 | 91.6 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | <97.0 | |
| Mozilla Firefox ESR | <91.6 | |
| Mozilla Thunderbird | <91.6 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1750565
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-05/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-04/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-06/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-04/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-05/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-06/
Peer vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-22754.
Which software versions are affected by this vulnerability?
This vulnerability affects Firefox < 97, Thunderbird < 91.6, and Firefox ESR < 91.6.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-22754?
The severity of CVE-2022-22754 is high with a CVSS score of 6.5.
How can I fix the vulnerability in Firefox?
To fix the vulnerability in Firefox, update to version 97 or later.
How can I fix the vulnerability in Thunderbird?
To fix the vulnerability in Thunderbird, update to version 91.6 or later.
How can I fix the vulnerability in Firefox ESR?
To fix the vulnerability in Firefox ESR, update to version 91.6 or later.
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