TekLan VPN Edge extension security report

This permission allows the extension to control the browser's proxy settings. Rated Critical because it can route all traffic through potentially malicious proxies, enabling man-in-the-middle attacks and traffic monitoring.

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.

Complete control over network traffic and routing

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

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 extension uses Manifest Version 2

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