Burp Proxy Helper extension

Security at a glance

Some riskSafety score 70/1000 findings

Automated estimate from our latest scan (malware, permissions, obfuscation) — not a security audit. Higher safety score is better.

See the full security report

Firefox listing ID: burp-proxy-helper

Permissions (5)

  • Control proxy settings
  • View open tabs

Frequently asked questions

Is Burp Proxy Helper safe to use?

Our latest automated scan rates the Firefox listing of Burp Proxy Helper at 70/100 (some risk) — malware, permission and obfuscation checks combined. The full report lists every finding behind the number.

What permissions does Burp Proxy Helper require?

Burp Proxy Helper requests 5 permissions. The most significant: Control proxy settings, View open tabs. See the full breakdown in the security report.

Who develops Burp Proxy Helper?

Burp Proxy Helper is published by burp-secure-headers-extension. Impersonators copy popular extension names, so always verify the developer line and listing id on the store page before installing.