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DragApp: Gmail shared inbox

Version 19.5.0 View in Chrome Web Store

Last scanned: 5 days ago | force re-scan

Extension Details

Developer: DRAGAPP.COM LIMITED
Rating: 4.1 ★ (676 ratings)
Users: 20,000

Context-Aware Verdict

MEDIUM
Overall Risk
Trust Factors:

The extension has a solid user base of 20,000 users and maintains a decent 4.1-star rating from 676 reviews, indicating general user satisfaction. DRAGAPP.COM LIMITED appears to be a legitimate company focused on Gmail productivity tools. The extension's purpose as a Gmail shared inbox solution aligns with its requested permissions, suggesting legitimate business intent.

Concerns:

The primary concern is the broad host permissions that extend beyond what's strictly necessary for Gmail functionality. While access to Google domains is expected for a Gmail tool, the wildcard permissions for google.com could potentially allow access to other Google services beyond Gmail. The extension can inject scripts into Gmail pages and communicate with external servers, which creates potential data exposure risks. The scripting permission combined with content script injection capabilities means the extension has significant control over Gmail's interface and data.

Recommendations:

This extension appears legitimate for its intended purpose, but users should exercise caution due to the broad permissions. Consider running it in a separate Chrome profile if you handle highly sensitive emails. Review the extension's privacy policy to understand how your Gmail data is processed and stored. Monitor your Gmail account for any unusual activity after installation. Given the medium risk level and the extension's business focus, it's likely safe for most users who need shared inbox functionality, but corporate users should verify compliance with their organization's security policies before installation.

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.
MEDIUM
Access to Sensitive Domains
This extension requests access to sensitive domains: https://*.google.com/*, https://www.googleapis.com/*, https://mail.google.com/, https://inbox.google.com/. Ensure you trust this extension with access to these sites.