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Why is an exploit against a Tor user so valuable? Assuming the attackers can access the server, which for the FBI seems a reasonable assumption (they can seize the server, operate it as a honeypot, etc.), all they need is a browser vulnerability.

Perhaps they did use a valuable exploit in this case, or they used something not legal (such as something not covered by their warrant or NSA surveillance).

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They might be actively using it in other investigations that might be compromised if this exploit were fixed.

But can't those cases just be dismissed also? Unless they decide that case is worth the release of information.

They're probably using it for higher-priority investigations, like keeping track of terrorist communications.

This is what that is.

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