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Response Generator

Version 2.5.1 View in Chrome Web Store

Last scanned: about 4 hours ago

Extension Details

Developer: responsegenerator.app

Rating: 4.7 ★ (35 ratings)

Users: 5,000

Context-Aware Verdict

HIGH

Overall Risk

Trust Factors:

The extension has a moderate user base of 5,000 downloads and a strong rating of 4.7 stars from 35 reviews, suggesting users find it functional. However, the developer information is minimal, with only a domain name (responsegenerator.app) provided, which limits transparency about the company behind the extension.

Concerns:

The extension's permission set is extremely broad and concerning for a "Response Generator." The combination of all_urls host permissions and content script injection across all websites creates significant security risks. The tabs permission allows manipulation of browser tabs, while localhost:3000 access suggests development or testing functionality that may not belong in a production extension. The vague description provides no clear justification for such extensive permissions, making it difficult to assess whether these capabilities are necessary for legitimate functionality.

Recommendations:

Given the high-risk profile, consider running this extension in a separate Chrome profile to isolate potential security impacts. Before installation, research the developer's website and verify the extension's actual functionality matches your needs. Monitor your browsing behavior and data after installation for any suspicious activity. Consider alternative extensions with more limited permissions if you only need basic response generation features. If you must use this extension, regularly review your stored passwords and sensitive account information, as the broad permissions could potentially access this data across all websites.

Findings

HIGH

Broad Content Script Injection

This extension can inject scripts into any website. This means it could potentially read sensitive data, modify website content, or steal credentials.

HIGH

Broad Host Permissions

This extension has broad host permissions allowing it to access many or all websites. This could potentially be used to steal sensitive data or track browsing activity.

HIGH

High-Risk Permission: tabs

This extension has the tabs permission. Can access browser tab information and manipulate tabs. This could potentially be used maliciously to compromise security or privacy.

MEDIUM

Medium-Risk Permission: activeTab

This extension has the activeTab permission. Can access the active tab when clicking the extension icon.

MEDIUM

Medium-Risk Permission: storage

This extension has the storage permission. Can store data locally.

Security Analysis Details

Required Permissions:

activeTab
tabs
storage
scripting
sidePanel

Host Permissions:

https://localhost:3000/*
<all_urls>

Embedded URLs (26 total):

https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx	https://appbox.space/
https://responsegenerator.app/en/welcome	https://forms.gle/AL6m6D2g1P5AZxin7
https://appbox.space/api/track-event	https://reactjs.org/docs/error-decoder.html?invariant=
http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink	http://www.w3.org/XML/1998/namespace
http://www.w3.org/2000/svg	http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML
http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml	https://mui.com/production-error/?code=
https://onlineapp.pro	https://onlineapp.live
https://onlineapp.stream	https://appbox.space/paywall/
https://responsegenerator.app/en#pricing	https://forms.gle/Rb8Z3KCUJR4mvn7y9
https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/dmnffcicegjjhjaekeloefipmjlokill/reviews	https://vercel-open-api-proxy.vercel.app/api
https://appbox.space/api/v1/api-gateway/	https://forms.gle/rAbAeuMo4K9cvsqM6
https://appbox.space	https://appbox.space/api/v1/paywall/
https://appbox.space/api/signout	http://www.w3.org/Graphics/SVG/1.1/DTD/svg11.dtd

Raw Manifest

{
  "key": "MIIBIjANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQEFAAOCAQ8AMIIBCgKCAQEA2qrlTHatj2oQeqH5kzlB5j58M6DgPl7W5Ei7H4Vxj1mioR9vBy6XDEmrQRE74H3NeWttwadQCEW+adh0GVLYg4Lz9oxJoVnLBmd+Oq7xBsnSVPAQI6Eyna+pWQJJpC2Rtt5y5LA6E1YDV90hHtjmuZSZhwjyjDZaqjbLSc7bTWI981Yj0yBXdxPLsk6Qn79Au9hlfovCXvFsIrTRnHiLe/l3EyZT3YQS73BDsJ7hgOJ0E2lAodRRtmgypPLHaoVrmT8f6rK2taRT5HQOsTXHc3DK270uI54x7cxj3nhL8Wgh0e0q5aWS4RD3KylcoKaJ1ZdAnLp0Y2BMId3AdsI10QIDAQAB",
  "name": "__MSG_appName__",
  "icons": {
    "16": "img/logo-16.png",
    "32": "img/logo-32.png",
    "48": "img/logo-48.png",
    "128": "img/logo-128.png"
  },
  "action": {
    "default_icon": "img/logo-48.png"
  },
  "version": "2.5.1",
  "background": {
    "type": "module",
    "service_worker": "service-worker-loader.js"
  },
  "side_panel": {
    "default_path": "sidepanel.html"
  },
  "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
  "description": "__MSG_shortDesc__",
  "permissions": [
    "activeTab",
    "tabs",
    "storage",
    "scripting",
    "sidePanel"
  ],
  "default_locale": "en",
  "content_scripts": [
    {
      "js": [
        "assets/index.tsx-loader-cf1bc507.js"
      ],
      "run_at": "document_end",
      "matches": [
        "<all_urls>"
      ]
    },
    {
      "js": [
        "assets/content-script.ts-loader-6d55e63f.js"
      ],
      "run_at": "document_end",
      "matches": [
        "http://*/*",
        "https://*/*"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "host_permissions": [
    "https://localhost:3000/*",
    "<all_urls>"
  ],
  "manifest_version": 3,
  "externally_connectable": {
    "matches": [
      "https://appbox.space/*"
    ]
  },
  "web_accessible_resources": [
    {
      "matches": [],
      "resources": [
        "img/logo-16.png",
        "img/logo-32.png",
        "img/logo-48.png",
        "img/logo-128.png"
      ],
      "use_dynamic_url": false
    },
    {
      "matches": [
        "<all_urls>"
      ],
      "resources": [
        "icons/logo.svg",
        "assets/chunk-060d9751.js"
      ],
      "use_dynamic_url": false
    },
    {
      "matches": [
        "http://*/*",
        "https://*/*"
      ],
      "resources": [
        "assets/chunk-2e28d5fe.js"
      ],
      "use_dynamic_url": false
    }
  ]
}

by ✦ Astarte

Response Generator

Extension Details

Context-Aware Verdict

Findings

Security Analysis Details

Required Permissions:

Host Permissions:

Embedded URLs (26 total):

Raw Manifest

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