Vulnerability Description
The "mozAddonManager" allows for the installation of extensions from the CDN for addons.mozilla.org, a publicly accessible site. This could allow malicious extensions to install additional extensions from the CDN in combination with an XSS attack on Mozilla AMO sites. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 51.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 51.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95763Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037693Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1309282Permissions Required
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-01/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95763Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037693Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1309282Permissions Required
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-01/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-5393?
CVE-2017-5393 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The "mozAddonManager" allows for the installation of extensions from the CDN for addons.mozilla.org, a publicly accessible site. This could allow malicious extensions to install additional extensions ...
How severe is CVE-2017-5393?
CVE-2017-5393 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-5393?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.