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Password generator

Version 5.1.7 View in Chrome Web Store

Last scanned: 8 days ago | force re-scan

Extension Details

Developer: xfox111.net
Rating: 4.1 ★ (14 ratings)
Users: 10,000

Context-Aware Verdict

LOW
Overall Risk
Trust Factors:

The extension has a reasonable user base of 10,000 users with a decent 4.1-star rating, indicating general user satisfaction. The developer xfox111.net appears to maintain the extension with version 5.1.7 suggesting ongoing development. The extension uses Manifest V3, which is the more secure and modern standard for Chrome extensions.

Concerns:

The primary concern is the storage permission, which allows the extension to store data locally on your device. While this is typically necessary for password generators to save user preferences or settings, it could potentially be misused to store sensitive information. However, given the extension's purpose as a password generator, this permission appears justified and necessary for basic functionality like remembering user preferences for password length, character sets, or generation history.

Recommendations:

This extension presents minimal risk for most users. The storage permission is appropriate for a password generator's functionality. You can safely use this extension in your main Chrome profile. However, as with any password-related tool, consider whether you truly need to store any data locally - many password generators can function without persistent storage. If you're particularly security-conscious, you could run it in a separate profile, but this level of precaution isn't necessary given the low risk assessment and appropriate permissions for the stated functionality.

Findings

MEDIUM
Medium-Risk Permission: storage
This extension has the storage permission. Can store data locally.