CVE-2018-5135

Summary

WebExtensions can bypass normal restrictions in some circumstances and use "browser.tabs.executeScript" to inject scripts into contexts where this should not be allowed, such as pages from other WebExtensions or unprivileged "about:" pages. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 59.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
MozillaFirefoxunspecified < 59affected

Weaknesses

  • WebExtension browserAction can inject scripts into unintended contexts

ADP Enrichment

CVE Program Container

Additional References

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