In the digital age, it is important to understand the security aspects of the tools we use, especially when we use Chrome extensions. But sometimes it is challenging to understand the complex permission requirements of these extensions and to accurately assess the associated security risks. Various problems can arise, including unwitting access to personal data, security breaches, and the risk of installing malware. This leads to the need to have a tool that facilitates the analysis and evaluation of these permission requirements and highlights the associated risks. Furthermore, users need an adequate and accessible method to ensure that their browsing experience is not affected by insecure Chrome extensions.

CRXcavator was designed to facilitate the understanding and evaluation of Chrome extensions and to illustrate the associated security risks. It scans and analyzes various aspects of an extension, including requests for permissions, web store information and the third-party libraries used. From this information, the tool calculates a risk value that represents the potential security risk of the respective extension. This way, users can foresee potential threats such as data theft, security breaches and malware. In addition, CRXcavator allows even less tech-savvy users to ensure their browsing experience, thanks to its simple and accessible operation. Thus, the tool helps to make the use of Chrome extensions safer and to increase control over one's own digital activities. Therefore, users can not only surf the internet more safely with CRXcavator, but also gain insights into the functionality and security aspects of Chrome extensions.