RedRain : Access local files.
RedRain Chrome Extension: Access Local Files
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In Google Chrome, links to local files are disabled, unlike IE. This extension allows you to open a link to a local file by clicking it.
Execute window.open from iframe from cross origin. It is disabled by default in chrome.
[Security] A malicious page can not open a local file without permission, because this extension reacts only to the click operation by the user.
[Others] Personal information is not collected / used. Source code is released to GitHub (see "Website" link).
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Risk impact
RedRain : Access local files. requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
RedRain : Access local files. has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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