Firefox is configured to autofill passwords.

From Mozilla Firefox Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of DTBF150 - FireFox Preferences – Autofill passwords

Associated with: CCI-000381

SV-16714r1_rule Firefox is configured to autofill passwords.

Vulnerability discussion

While on the internet, it may be possible for an attacker to view the saved password files and gain access to the user's accounts on various hosts.

Check content

In About:Config, verify that the preference name “signon.prefillForms“ 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

Ensure the preference " signon.prefillForms " is set and locked to the value of “False”.

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