cvelist/2016/9xxx/CVE-2016-9075.json

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            "value" : "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."
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            "name" : "https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1295324",
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