CVE-2018-12369
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Summary
WebExtensions bundled with embedded experiments were not correctly checked for proper authorization. This allowed a malicious WebExtension to gain full browser permissions. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 60.1 and Firefox < 61.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox ESR | unspecified < 60.1 | affected |
| Mozilla | Firefox | unspecified < 61 | affected |
Weaknesses
- WebExtension security permission checks bypassed by embedded experiments
ADP Enrichment
CVE Program Container
Additional References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1454909
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201810-01
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-15/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-16/
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041193
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3705-1/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104561
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1454909
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201810-01
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-15/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-16/
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041193
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3705-1/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104561
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