CVE-2016-9075

Critical

Description

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.

SeverityCritical

CVSS9.8

Exploit probability—

Product

Mozilla Firefox

PublishedJun 11, 2018

First seenJun 11, 2018

How to fix

Update

mozilla firefox50.0 or later

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
mozilla firefox	v < 50.0	50.0

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