CVE-2019-11697 (GCVE-0-2019-11697)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2019-07-23 13:22 – Updated: 2024-08-04 23:03
VLAI?
Summary
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.
Severity ?
No CVSS data available.
CWE
- Pressing key combinations can bypass installation prompt delays and install extensions
Assigner
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