CVE-2016-9072

Name: CVE-2016-9072
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-11T21:29:01.407+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9072 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. When a new Firefox profile is created on 64-bit Windows installations, the sandbox for 64-bit NPAPI plugins is not enabled by default. Note: This issue only affects 64-bit Windows. EPSS estimates a 1.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

When a new Firefox profile is created on 64-bit Windows installations, the sandbox for 64-bit NPAPI plugins is not enabled by default. Note: This issue only affects 64-bit Windows. 32-bit Windows and other operating systems are unaffected. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 50.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.34%

67.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-254

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	< 50.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94337Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037298Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1300083Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2016-89/Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94337Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037298Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1300083Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2016-89/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 11, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9072?

How severe is CVE-2016-9072?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9072 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9072?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST