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. Source: https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2016-9075 Reference (s):
- BID:94337
- URL: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94337
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1295324
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2016-89/
- SECTRACK:1037298