CVE-2019-11697

Description

If the ALT and "a" keys are pressed when users receive an extension installation prompt, the extension will be installed without the install prompt delay that keeps the prompt visible in order for users to accept or decline the installation. A malicious web page could use this with spoofing on the page to trick users into installing a malicious extension. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 67.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.20%
Vendor Advisory mozilla.org Vendor Advisory mozilla.org
Affected: Mozilla Firefox
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2019-13/ vendor advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1440079 vendor advisory issue tracking permissions required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-11697?
CVE-2019-11697 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-11697?
To fix CVE-2019-11697, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-11697 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-11697 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-11697?
CVE-2019-11697 affects Mozilla Firefox.
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