Rule version FFOX-00-000005 · STIG v6 · 2026-08-19
Set this to false to disable checking for updated versions of the Extensions/Themes. Automatic updates from untrusted sites puts the enclave at risk of attack and may override security settings.
Type "about:policies" in the browser window.
If "ExtensionUpdate" is not displayed under Policy Name or the Policy Value is not "false", this is a finding.
Windows group policy: 1. Open the group policy editor tool with "gpedit.msc". 2. Navigate to Policy Path: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Mozilla\Firefox\Extensions Policy Name: Extension Update Policy State: Disabled
macOS "plist" file: Add the following: <key>ExtensionUpdate</key> <false/>
Linux "policies.json" file: Add the following in the policies section: "ExtensionUpdate": false