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Wall

Version 1.3 View in Chrome Web Store

Last scanned: about 1 hour ago

Extension Details

Rating: 4.6 ★ (951 ratings)

Context-Aware Verdict

MEDIUM

Overall Risk

Trust Factors:

The extension has a solid user rating of 4.6 stars from 951 reviews, indicating general user satisfaction. However, several key trust indicators are missing or concerning. The lack of visible author information, developer details, and missing metadata like user count and last update date raises transparency concerns. Without knowing the extension's actual functionality from its generic name "Wall" and absent description, it's difficult to assess whether it serves a legitimate purpose.

Concerns:

- Missing critical metadata including description, author information, and developer details, which limits transparency and accountability

- Uses the deprecated Manifest Version 2, which has weaker security protections compared to Manifest V3

- Generic name "Wall" provides no clear indication of the extension's purpose or functionality

- Absence of visible permissions data makes it impossible to verify if the extension requests appropriate access levels

- No information about recent updates, which could indicate potential abandonment or lack of security maintenance

Recommendations:

Consider finding an alternative extension with better transparency and Manifest V3 support. If you choose to keep this extension, monitor it closely for any suspicious behavior and consider running it in a separate Chrome profile to isolate potential risks. Regularly check for updates and remove the extension if it becomes outdated or if better alternatives become available.

Findings

MEDIUM

Older Manifest Version

This extension uses Manifest Version 2, which has fewer security restrictions than Manifest V3. Consider using extensions that have upgraded to V3.

Raw Manifest

{
  "name": "Wall",
  "theme": {
    "colors": {
      "frame": [
        51,
        51,
        51
      ],
      "toolbar": [
        0,
        0,
        0,
        0.6
      ],
      "ntp_link": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ],
      "ntp_text": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ],
      "tab_text": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ],
      "bookmark_text": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ],
      "ntp_background": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ],
      "ntp_link_underline": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ],
      "tab_background_text": [
        0,
        0,
        0
      ]
    },
    "images": {
      "theme_frame": "images/theme_frame.png",
      "theme_toolbar": "images/theme_toolbar.png",
      "theme_ntp_background": "images/theme_ntp_background.jpeg",
      "theme_tab_background": "images/theme_tab_background.png"
    },
    "properties": {
      "ntp_background_repeat": "no-repeat",
      "ntp_background_alignment": "left"
    }
  },
  "version": "1.3",
  "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
  "description": "",
  "manifest_version": 2
}

by ✦ Astarte

Wall

Extension Details

Context-Aware Verdict

Findings

Security Analysis Details

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Raw Manifest

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Manifest Findings