CVE-2019-11697 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2019-11697 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 23/07/2019 | CVE Updated: 04/08/2024 | CVE Year: 2019
Source: mozilla | Vendor: Mozilla | Product: Firefox
Status : PUBLISHED

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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.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

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CWE Name: Pressing key combinations can bypass installation prompt delays and install extensions
Source: Mozilla

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).