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CUSP - Common User Security Profile for Mozilla Firefox

Rules and Groups employed by this XCCDF Profile

  • Firefox

    Firefox is an open-source web browser and developed by Mozilla. Web browsers such as Firefox are used for a number of reasons. This section provide...
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  • Firefox autoplay must be disabled.

    Audio/Video autoplay may be disabled in an administrative policy by setting the <code>Default</code> key under <code>Permissions</code>, <code>Auto...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Ensure the Content Blocker uBlock Origin is Installed

    The uBlock Origin will be installed automatically by configuring Firefox policy, and updates will be enabled. It can also be installed through the ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Enabled Firefox Cryptomining protection

    Cryptomining protection may be enabled by setting privacy.trackingprotection.cryptomining.enabled to true.
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Enabled Firefox Enhanced Tracking Protection

    Enhanced Tracking Protection may be enabled by setting browser.contentblocking.category to strict.
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Enabled Firefox Fingerprinting Protection

    Fingerprinting protection may be enabled by setting <code>Fingerprinting</code> to <code>true</code> under <code>EnableTrackingProtection</code> in...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Disable JavaScript's Raise Or Lower Windows Capability

    JavaScript can configure and make changes to the web browser's appearance by specifically raising and lowering windows. This can be disabled by set...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Disable JavaScript's Moving Or Resizing Windows Capability

    JavaScript can configure and make changes to the web browser's appearance by specifically moving and resizing browser windows. This can be disabled...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Enable Firefox Pop-up Blocker

    The pop-up blocker can be enabled by setting <code>Default</code> key under <code>PopupBlocking</code> to <code>true</code> in <code>policies.json<...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Firefox must be configured to allow only TLS 1.2 or above.

    Firefox may be configured via administrative policy to allow TLS 1.2 at minimum by setting SSLVersionMin to tls1.2.
    Rule Medium Severity

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