CVE-2017-5389

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.

Weakness classification

• CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')

Primary references

• security@mozilla.org — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• security@mozilla.org — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• security@mozilla.org — Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
• security@mozilla.org — Vendor Advisory
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Vendor Advisory