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CVE-2016-9075

Published: 2018-06-11T21:29Z
Last Modified: 2024-11-21T03:00Z
Source: MITRE CVE List
License: MITRE-CVE-TOS
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. > MITRE Terms of Use apply – see LICENSE‑MITRE.txt