Adblock Lite Firefox extension security report

This permission allows the extension to define rules to block, redirect, or modify network requests. Rated Critical because it can control all network traffic, potentially blocking security updates or redirecting to malicious sites.

This permission combines network request modification with host permissions. Rated Critical because it can modify requests for specific domains, potentially targeting sensitive websites with precise attack rules.

This permission enables the extension to monitor and analyze all web requests made by the browser. Rated Critical because it can observe all network traffic including sensitive data, track browsing behavior, and gather authentication tokens.

Broad host access — the extension can read/modify content on every website.

Broad host access — the extension can read/modify content on every website.

The following context increases the overall risk:• 10% increase: Early script execution enables pre-emptive content manipulation

This permission allows storing data locally in the browser. Rated Medium because it can persist sensitive user data, track user activities over time, and potentially store malicious payloads.

This extension runs content scripts at document_start.