Extension recommendations must be disabled.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-102885 DTBF225 SV-111847r1_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 2020-06-19

Details

Check Text ( C-101631r1_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-108425r1_fix)
Ensure the preference “extensions.htmlaboutaddons.recommendations.enabled" is set and locked to the value of “false”.