Extension Details
Context-Aware Verdict
The extension appears to be a legitimate academic tool designed for Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) students to enhance their timetable experience. With 7,000 users and a perfect 5.0 rating from 10 reviews, it shows positive user reception within its target community. The extension uses Manifest V3, which indicates compliance with modern Chrome security standards.
The primary concern is the lack of transparency regarding the developer identity and contact information, which makes it difficult to verify the extension's authenticity or report issues. While the extension targets a specific university domain (admlu65.ust.hk), users should verify this is indeed the official HKUST timetable system. The relatively small number of ratings (10) means the sample size for user feedback is limited, though all feedback is positive.
This extension appears safe for its intended purpose of enhancing HKUST's timetable interface. Students should verify they're accessing the correct university domain before using the extension. Given the academic nature and specific use case, the risk is minimal for HKUST students. However, users outside this institution have no reason to install this extension. Consider checking with HKUST's IT department to confirm this is an approved or recommended tool for their timetable system.
Findings
Security Analysis Details
Embedded URLs (3 total):
| https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx | https://admlu65.ust.hk/ | |
| https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/hkust-timetable-addon/amgobcacdjcliphhejphfhcdhaikhcme |
Raw Manifest
{ "name": "HKUST Timetable Addon", "action": { "default_icon": "icon128.png" }, "version": "0.5", "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "description": "Extends the timetable availability", "permissions": [], "content_scripts": [ { "js": [ "content-script.js" ], "run_at": "document_idle", "matches": [ "https://admlu65.ust.hk/" ] } ], "manifest_version": 3 }
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