### [CVE-2016-9075](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2016-9075)
![](https://img.shields.io/static/v1?label=Product&message=Firefox&color=blue)
![](https://img.shields.io/static/v1?label=Version&message=%3C%2050%20&color=brighgreen)
![](https://img.shields.io/static/v1?label=Vulnerability&message=WebExtensions%20can%20access%20the%20mozAddonManager%20API%20and%20use%20it%20to%20gain%20elevated%20privileges&color=brighgreen)

### 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.

### POC

#### Reference
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94337

#### Github
No PoCs found on GitHub currently.