Firefox extension recommendations must be disabled.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

The Recommended Extensions program makes it easier for users to discover extensions that have been reviewed for security, functionality, and user experience. Allowed extensions are to be centrally managed.

ID: SV-251570r879587_rule
Version: FFOX-00-000026
Severity: Medium
References: CCI-000381
Updated: 2 days ago

Remediation Templates

Windows group policy:
1. Open the group policy editor tool with "gpedit.msc".
2. Navigate to Policy Path: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Mozilla\Firefox\
Policy Name: Preferences
Policy State: Enabled
Policy Value:{
  "extensions.htmlaboutaddons.recommendations.enabled": {
    "Value": false,
    "Status": "locked"
  }
}

macOS "plist" file:
Add the following:
<key>Preferences</key>
<dict>
  <key>extensions.htmlaboutaddons.recommendations.enabled</key>
  <dict>
    <key>Value</key>
    <false/>
    <key>Status</key>
    <string>locked</string>
  </dict>
</dict>

Linux "policies.json" file:
Add the following in the policies section:
"Preferences": {
"extensions.htmlaboutaddons.recommendations.enabled": {
"Value": false,
"Status": "locked"
},

Firefox extension recommendations must be disabled.

Description

Remediation Templates

A Manual Procedure