pBlock Chrome 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.

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 extension has broad host permissions allowing it to access many or all websites.

This extension can inject scripts into any website.

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 provides network request modification logs. Rated Medium because it can monitor network request changes and debug traffic modifications.

This permission grants temporary access to the current tab. Rated Medium because it can access current page content when invoked, though limited to user-initiated actions.

This extension runs content scripts at document_start.

This permission schedules periodic tasks. Rated Low because it can only trigger events at specified times without access to sensitive data.

This permission adds items to browser context menus. Rated Medium because it only modifies right-click menus without access to page content.

This permission displays system notifications. Rated Low because it can only show user-visible notifications without accessing system data.