CRX aminer

Version 2022.10.19.1145 View in Chrome Web Store

Last scanned: about 3 hours ago

Extension Details

Context-Aware Verdict

MEDIUM
Overall Risk
Trust Factors:

The extension presents significant trust concerns due to missing critical information. The complete absence of name, description, author details, user count, ratings, and download statistics makes it impossible to verify the extension's legitimacy or purpose. This level of missing metadata is highly unusual for legitimate extensions and raises immediate red flags about the extension's authenticity and trustworthiness.

Concerns:
- Complete lack of identifying information including name and description creates uncertainty about the extension's actual functionality
- Missing author and developer information prevents verification of the publisher's credibility
- Absence of user statistics, ratings, and reviews eliminates community validation
- Uses outdated Manifest V2, which has weaker security protections compared to V3
- The generic version number format suggests this may be an automatically generated or placeholder extension
- Without knowing the extension's purpose, it's impossible to assess whether any permissions would be appropriate
Recommendations:

Do not install this extension due to the lack of basic identifying information. If you've already installed it, remove it immediately as it cannot be properly vetted. Only install extensions from known developers with clear descriptions, good ratings, and substantial user bases. When selecting extensions, prioritize those using Manifest V3 for enhanced security. If you absolutely must test suspicious extensions, use a separate Chrome profile with no access to sensitive accounts or data.

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.