CVE-2016-9075

Name: CVE-2016-9075
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-11T21:29:01.56+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9075 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue where WebExtensions can use the mozAddonManager API to elevate privilege due to privileged pages being allowed in the permissions list. This allows a malicious extension to then install additional extensions without explicit user permission. EPSS estimates a 2.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue where WebExtensions can use the mozAddonManager API to elevate privilege due to privileged pages being allowed in the permissions list. This allows a malicious extension to then install additional extensions without explicit user permission. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 50.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.16%

79.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

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=1295324Issue 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=1295324Issue 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-2016-9075?

How severe is CVE-2016-9075?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9075 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9075?

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