CVE-2017-5389

Published: Jun 11, 2018Modified: Nov 21, 2024

6.1

Vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Exploitability: 2.8 / Impact: 2.7

Source: NVD

Description

WebExtensions could use the "mozAddonManager" API by modifying the CSP headers on sites with the appropriate permissions and then using host requests to redirect script loads to a malicious site. This allows a malicious extension to then install additional extensions without explicit user permission. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 51.

Affected (1)

Products: Mozilla: Firefox

1 product

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Mozilla Firefox	Before 51.0

Related CWEs

URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')

A web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a Redirect. This simplifies phishing attacks.

References (8)

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95763

Source: security@mozilla.org

Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037693

Source: security@mozilla.org

Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1308688

Source: security@mozilla.org

ExploitIssue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory

https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-01/

Source: security@mozilla.org

Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95763

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037693

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1308688

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

ExploitIssue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory

https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-01/

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

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