[tor-bugs] #23258 [Applications/Tor Browser]: HTTPS Everywhere is not working when noscript is enabled globally

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#23258: HTTPS Everywhere is not working when noscript is enabled globally
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 Reporter:  Dbryrtfbcbhgf             |          Owner:  tbb-team
     Type:  defect                    |         Status:  assigned
 Priority:  High                      |      Milestone:
Component:  Applications/Tor Browser  |        Version:
 Severity:  Major                     |     Resolution:
 Keywords:  TorBrowserTeam201708      |  Actual Points:
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Comment (by legind):

 With NoScript, much of the code is still in the XPCOM wrapper.  That's why
 it continues to work.

 On all pure WebExtensions I've tested in ESR with JavaScript disabled,
 I've seen the same result.  I've tested with uBlock Origin, Disconnect,
 Ghostery, Privacy Badger.  All the same: no functionality, unresponsive.

 As I've mentioned the way to fix this is to pick one of the following:

 1. Backport the Firefox 54 fix to Tor Browser
 2. Wait for Firefox to backport the fix, which given their responsiveness
 lately I doubt will be very effective
 3. Make a new TB release with `5.2.21`, removing the update channel and
 using the new rulesets in `2017.8.19`.

 Option 3 is out of my hands, but I've provided build instructions above.
 Of course I'm willing to help if you run into any issues.

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