HLS Downloader Firefox extension security report

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.

This permission controls file downloads and accesses download history. Rated High because it can download malicious files, access sensitive downloaded documents, and track user download patterns.

The following context increases the overall risk:• 15% increase: Older manifest version lacks modern security controls• 25% increase: Unsafe code evaluation capabilities increase attack surface

This extension's CSP allows "wasm-unsafe-eval".

This permission removes storage quota restrictions. Rated Medium because it can store large amounts of user data without limits, potentially impacting browser performance and storing extensive tracking data.

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 permission enables tab management and monitoring. Rated Medium because it can track open tabs, access tab metadata, and monitor user browsing patterns.

This extension uses Manifest Version 2