Y2Mate - Video Downloader 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 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:• 20% increase: Access to sensitive domains increases potential impact• 10% increase: Early script execution enables pre-emptive content manipulation• 15% increase: Older manifest version lacks modern security controls• 10% increase: About:blank access enables potential sandbox escape vectors

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

This extension can inject scripts into any website.

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 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 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 extension requests access to sensitive domains: *://*.facebook.com/*, *://*.instagram.com/*

This extension runs content scripts at document_start.

This extension can run content scripts in about:blank pages.

This extension uses Manifest Version 2