CRX aminer
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COPY RICH URL

Version 0.7.1 View in Chrome Web Store

Last scanned: about 6 hours ago

Extension Details

Rating: 4.0 ★ (5 ratings)
Users: 763

Context-Aware Verdict

MEDIUM
Overall Risk
Trust Factors: The extension has a very small user base of only 763 users, which limits community validation. With just 5 ratings averaging 4.0 stars, there's insufficient feedback to establish reliability. The lack of developer information and company details raises transparency concerns, making it difficult to verify the creator's credibility.
Concerns: The permission set appears reasonable for a URL copying utility, but several factors warrant caution. The storage permission could potentially be used to collect and retain browsing data beyond what's necessary for basic URL copying functionality. The activeTab permission provides access to page content when activated, which could expose sensitive information. The scripting permission allows code injection into web pages, creating potential security vectors if misused. The extremely low user adoption suggests limited real-world testing and community oversight.
Recommendations: Given the medium risk level and trust concerns, consider running this extension in a separate Chrome profile to isolate potential security impacts. Before installation, verify that similar functionality isn't available through built-in browser features or more established extensions with larger user bases and transparent developers. Monitor the extension's behavior after installation and remove it if you notice any unexpected data collection or performance issues. Consider alternatives with better developer transparency and larger user communities for enhanced security assurance.

Findings

MEDIUM
Medium-Risk Permission: activeTab
This extension has the activeTab permission. Can access the active tab when clicking the extension icon.
MEDIUM
Medium-Risk Permission: contextMenus
This extension has the contextMenus permission. Can add items to the context menu.
MEDIUM
Medium-Risk Permission: storage
This extension has the storage permission. Can store data locally.