The use of Chrome extensions often involves significant security risks, including data theft, security breaches, and malware. Therefore, there is a large need to analyze these extensions for potential threats. However, this issue is complex as many different aspects, such as permission requests, web store information, content security policy, and third-party libraries, contribute to the risk assessment. Hence, there is a need for a tool like CRXcavator, which is capable of conducting thorough security checks and providing a risk value for each Chrome extension. This allows users to use their Chrome extensions safely and consciously.

CRXcavator provides a comprehensive solution for this security concern by enabling a detailed analysis of Chrome extensions and the associated risks. By accessing various sources of information such as permission requests, webstore information, content security policies, and third-party libraries, the tool can conduct a thorough security check of each Chrome extension. It assesses the overall risk and provides a risk value, helping the user understand the potential risk of an extension. Users can see at a glance which of their installed extensions pose a potential security risk with detailed reports on threats. This allows for conscious use of Chrome extensions and helps to make the browsing experience safer. With CRXcavator, users can identify and avoid hidden threats that may be associated with the use of Chrome extensions. Thus, CRXcavator reduces the risk of data theft, security breaches, and malware that can be caused by insecure Chrome extensions.