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Extension recommendations must be disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-223175 | DTBF225 | SV-223175r612236_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The Recommended Extensions program will make it easier for users to discover extensions that have been reviewed for security, functionality, and user experience. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Mozilla Firefox Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-12-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-24848r531342_chk ) |
|---|
| Type "about:config" in the address bar, verify that the preference name “extensions.htmlaboutaddons.recommendations.enabled" is set to “false” and locked. Criteria: If the parameter is set incorrectly, then this is a finding. If the setting is not locked, then this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-24836r531343_fix) |
|---|
| Ensure the preference “extensions.htmlaboutaddons.recommendations.enabled" is set and locked to the value of “false”. |