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CVE-2021-43540

WebExtensions with the correct permissions were able to create and install ServiceWorkers for third-party websites that would not have been uninstalled with the extension. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 95.

  • Published: Dec 8, 2021
  • Updated: Nov 16, 2025
  • CVE: CVE-2021-43540
  • Severity: Medium
  • Exploit:

CVSS v3:

  • Severity: Medium
  • Score: 6.5
  • AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

CVSS v2:

  • Severity: Low
  • Score: 4.3
  • AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

No CWE or OWASP classifications available.

Software From Fixed in
mozilla / firefox - 95.0