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.
problem types: WebExtensions can access the mozAddonManager API and use it to gain elevated privileges
affected:
{
product: Firefox
vendor: Mozilla
versions:
lessThan: 50, status: affected, version: unspecified, versionType: custom
}