cvelist/2017/5xxx/CVE-2017-5389.json

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            "value" : "WebExtensions could use the \"mozAddonManager\" API by modifying the CSP headers on sites with the appropriate permissions and then using host requests to redirect script loads to a malicious site. This allows a malicious extension to then install additional extensions without explicit user permission. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 51."
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