Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox via a malicious web extension - MFSA2016-46ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:34202 | Date: (C)2016-05-02 (M)2024-03-27 |
Class: PATCH | Family: windows |
The host is missing an important security update according to Mozilla advisory, MFSA2016-46. The update is required to fix a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. A flaw is present in the chrome.tabs.update API for web extensions, which allows for navigation to javascript: URLs without additional permissions. Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to elevate privilege for a universal cross-site scripting (XSS) attack.
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Microsoft Windows Server 2022 |
Microsoft Windows 11 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2019 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 |
Microsoft Windows XP |
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 |
Microsoft Windows Vista |
Microsoft Windows 7 |
Microsoft Windows 8 |
Microsoft Windows 8.1 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 |
Microsoft Windows 10 |