Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-9075
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.
Products affected by CVE-2016-9075
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-9075
0.30%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 69 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-9075
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.5
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
10.0
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6.4
|
NIST | |
|
9.8
|
CRITICAL | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
3.9
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-9075
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-9075
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https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1295324
1295324 - (CVE-2016-9075) WebExtensions can easily access the mozAddonManager API and use it to gain elevated privileges.Issue Tracking;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037298
Mozilla Firefox Multiple Bugs Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code, Bypass Security Restrictions, Spoof URLs, Modify Files, and Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94337
Mozilla Firefox Multiple Security VulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2016-89/
Security vulnerabilities fixed in Firefox 50 — MozillaVendor Advisory
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