Pure Browser Edge 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.

This permission allows the extension to intercept, modify, or block any web request in real-time before it reaches its destination. Rated Critical because it can modify sensitive data (like passwords, credit cards) before encryption, redirect traffic to malicious sites, or block security updates.

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

This extension can intercept, modify, and block web requests in real-time.

This permission clears browsing data, history, and redis. Rated High because it can destroy evidence of malicious activity, clear security logs, and modify browser state.

Enables extensions to operate in the background, intercept web requests, and manage privacy settings and browsing data, facilitating concealed actions and potentially undetected modifications.

The following context increases the overall risk:• 15% increase: Older manifest version lacks modern security controls

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

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 permission allows continuous background operation. Rated Medium because it can perform actions without user awareness, consume system resources, and maintain persistent connections.

This extension uses Manifest Version 2

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