Ultra Violet

Version 2 View in Chrome Web Store

Last scanned: 25 days ago | force re-scan

Extension Details

Developer: Google

Rating: 4.6 ★ (447 ratings)

Size: 3.31KiB

Last Updated: March 8, 2019

Users: 100,000

Context-Aware Verdict

LOW

Risk Level

Trust Factors:

- The extension is developed by Google, a reputable company, which adds to its trustworthiness.

- It has a high rating of 4.6 stars from a significant number of users (447 ratings), indicating that it is generally well-received and trusted by users.

- The extension has a large user base of 100,000 users, suggesting that it is widely adopted and considered safe by many users.

Concerns:

- The extension uses an older Manifest Version 2, which has fewer security restrictions compared to the newer Manifest Version 3. This could potentially introduce security vulnerabilities or privacy concerns.

Recommendations:

- While the overall risk is considered low due to the extension's reputable developer and positive user feedback, it is recommended to keep an eye out for updates that migrate the extension to Manifest Version 3 for improved security.

- If you have concerns about the older manifest version, you can consider running the extension in a separate Chrome profile or a sandboxed environment to isolate it from your main browsing session.

- Regularly check for updates to the extension and ensure that you are running the latest version, as updates may address security concerns or migrate to the newer manifest version.

Security Analysis

LOW

Overall Risk

Based on 1 total findings, ranked without considering overall context, including 0 high-risk and 1 medium-risk 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": "Ultra Violet",
  "theme": {
    "tints": {
      "buttons": [
        0.8,
        1,
        0.8
      ],
      "frame_inactive": [
        -1,
        -1,
        0.6
      ],
      "frame_incognito": [
        0.1,
        0,
        0.3
      ],
      "frame_incognito_inactive": [
        0.1,
        0,
        0.3
      ]
    },
    "colors": {
      "frame": [
        69,
        50,
        110
      ],
      "toolbar": [
        95,
        75,
        139
      ],
      "ntp_text": [
        171,
        144,
        233
      ],
      "tab_text": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ],
      "bookmark_text": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ],
      "ntp_background": [
        69,
        50,
        110
      ],
      "tab_background_text": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ],
      "tab_background_text_inactive": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ],
      "tab_background_text_incognito": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ],
      "tab_background_text_incognito_inactive": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ]
    }
  },
  "version": "2",
  "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
  "description": "Ultra Violet: Inspiring creativity, compassion, and ultralight beams",
  "manifest_version": 2
}

Ultra Violet

Extension Details

Context-Aware Verdict

Security Analysis

Security Analysis Details

Embedded URLs (1 total):

Raw Manifest

Secure Annex (beta)