Safari allows installing extensions which are in the Trash.

Originator:laurent.giroud
Number:rdar://27389847 Date Originated:16/07/2106
Status:Open Resolved:
Product:Safari Product Version:Safari Version 9.1.1 (11601.6.17)
Classification: Reproducible:Always
 
Summary:
It is possible to install an extension from the Downloads list even though that extension was moved to the Trash by the user.

Steps to Reproduce:
1. From Safari, download a Safari extension.
2. Once downloaded, from the Downloads list, invoke Finder and move the extension to the Trash.
3. From Safari Downloads list, select "Open" on the downloaded extension.
4. Notice that Safari installs the extension as if it never was moved to the Trash.


Expected Results:
Point 4 above should be:
4. Notice Safari refuses to install the extension because it is in the Trash.


Actual Results:
Safari installed the extension as if it was a normal non-trashed file.


Version:
Safari Version 9.1.1 (11601.6.17)


Notes:


Configuration:
iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2015)
OS X El Capitan, Version 10.11.15 (15F34)

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