
Web eID Firefox Add-on: Secure Digital Identification
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Add-on summary
The Web eID extension enables the use of digital documents (ID-card, digital ID, e-Resident’s digital ID, residence permit card, etc.) for secure authentication and signing on the web.
In addition to this extension, the Web eID native application must also be installed on the computer.
Download the Web eID native application from here: https://www.id.ee/en/article/install-id-software/
Upon authentication and signing at the e-service Web eID transmits the user's certificate and URL of the website origin to the e-service. Full details about the personal data we transmit and what we do with it are provided in our Data Protection Terms - https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/web-eid-webextension/privacy/
User reviews
- Works well once the old Token signing extension is removed or disabled.
- Installed without user permission during the official ID-card software installation.
- Difficult to remove; causes the browser to display 'Your browser is being managed by another organization.'
- Collects user data without consent, including the user's certificate and website URL during authentication.
- Reinstalls automatically on Linux systems after machine restart, making it feel like persistent spyware.
- Frequent issues after Firefox updates, causing authentication errors.
- Persistent installation and management of the browser without user consent.
- Difficulties with removal causing GDPR violations concerns.
- Intermittent functionality with frequent errors during usage.
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Add-on safety
Risk impact
Web eID requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Web eID. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- Medium This extension has medium user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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