The use of Chrome extensions often carries hidden threats such as potential data theft, security breaches, and the spread of malware. Therefore, there is an urgent need to comprehensively assess the security of these extensions and be able to identify potential dangers. It is a challenge to receive an accurate and reliable assessment of the security risks of individual Chrome extensions, which is based on factors such as requests for permissions, web store information, content security policies, and third-party libraries. This risk assessment should be summarized in an easily understandable metric, the risk value, to make the browsing experience of users safer. Therefore, a solution is required that allows such a comprehensive analysis and at the same time ensures the safe use of Chrome extensions.

CRXcavator is a tool specially designed to analyze Chrome extensions for security risks. It identifies hidden threats and provides a comprehensive security assessment based on various factors such as permission requirements, webstore information, and content security policies. It also investigates the use of third-party libraries, which often pose a hidden security risk. The tool summarizes all this information in an easy-to-understand risk value, giving users a clear picture of potential dangers and risks. This allows users to make informed decisions about the use of certain extensions and make their browsing experience safer. With CRXcavator, they can also track the risk value of any extension in real time. Hence, CRXcavator provides a comprehensive solution to ensure the safe use of Chrome extensions.