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AppSheet Toolbox

Version 4.0091 View in Chrome Web Store

Last scanned: 5 months ago | force re-scan

Extension Details

Developer: Qrew LLC
Rating: 4.1 ★ (52 ratings)
Users: 20,000

Context-Aware Verdict

HIGH
Overall Risk
Trust Factors:

The extension has a moderate user base of 20,000 users and a decent rating of 4.1 stars, suggesting some level of community acceptance. However, the developer "Qrew LLC" lacks detailed information, making it difficult to assess company reputation. The extension appears to be specifically designed for AppSheet users, which provides some context for its permissions.

Concerns:

The extension requests unnecessarily broad permissions for what appears to be an AppSheet productivity tool. The tabs permission allows manipulation of browser tabs and access to sensitive tab information, which seems excessive for a toolbox application. The scripting permission combined with declarativeNetRequest capabilities could enable content modification and network request interception. While host permissions are limited to AppSheet-related domains, the combination of permissions creates potential for data collection and browsing activity monitoring beyond the stated purpose.

Recommendations:

Consider running this extension in a separate Chrome profile dedicated to AppSheet work to limit exposure. Before installation, verify that you actively use AppSheet services and that the extension's functionality justifies the requested permissions. Monitor the extension's behavior after installation and remove it if you notice unexpected tab manipulation or network activity. Consider alternative AppSheet tools with more limited permission requests if available. Regularly review and audit extensions with high-risk permissions like this one.

Findings

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
Access to Sensitive Domains
This extension requests access to sensitive domains: https://support.google.com/appsheet/*. Ensure you trust this extension with access to these sites.
MEDIUM
Medium-Risk Permission: storage
This extension has the storage permission. Can store data locally.