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Space Nebula

Version 1.0.1 View in Chrome Web Store

Last scanned: about 8 hours ago

Extension Details

Rating: 4.5 ★ (733 ratings)

Context-Aware Verdict

LOW

Overall Risk

Trust Factors:

The extension has a solid 4.5-star rating from 733 user reviews, indicating generally positive user experiences. However, the lack of visible developer information, user count, and last update date raises some transparency concerns. The absence of a clear description makes it difficult to assess if the extension's functionality aligns with user expectations.

Concerns:

The primary concern is the use of Manifest Version 2, which has weaker security controls compared to the newer Manifest V3 standard. This older framework provides extensions with broader access capabilities and fewer restrictions on background processes. The missing description is problematic as users cannot verify if the extension's actual behavior matches its intended purpose. The lack of visible technical details (permissions, scripts, etc.) in the provided data prevents a complete security assessment.

Recommendations:

Given the low overall risk assessment, this extension appears relatively safe for general use. However, consider monitoring for updates that migrate to Manifest V3 for enhanced security. If you're particularly security-conscious, you could run this extension in a separate Chrome profile to isolate any potential risks. Before installation, try to find more information about the developer and the extension's specific functionality through the Chrome Web Store listing or user reviews to ensure it meets your needs and expectations.

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": "Space Nebula",
  "theme": {
    "tints": {
      "buttons": [
        0.99,
        0.99,
        0.99
      ],
      "background_tab": [
        0.5,
        0.6,
        0.6
      ],
      "frame_inactive": [
        0.55,
        0.5,
        0.5
      ],
      "frame_incognito": [
        0.55,
        0.5,
        0.5
      ],
      "frame_incognito_inactive": [
        0.55,
        0.5,
        0.5
      ]
    },
    "colors": {
      "frame": [
        66,
        116,
        201
      ],
      "toolbar": [
        100,
        100,
        112
      ],
      "ntp_link": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ],
      "ntp_text": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ],
      "tab_text": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ],
      "ntp_header": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ],
      "ntp_section": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ],
      "bookmark_text": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ],
      "frame_inactive": [
        28,
        88,
        124
      ],
      "ntp_background": [
        0,
        0,
        0
      ],
      "frame_incongnito": [
        28,
        88,
        124
      ],
      "ntp_section_link": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ],
      "ntp_section_text": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ],
      "tab_background_text": [
        180,
        180,
        180
      ],
      "frame_incognito_inactive": [
        28,
        88,
        124
      ],
      "ntp_section_link_underline": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ]
    },
    "images": {
      "theme_frame": "images/theme_frame.png",
      "theme_toolbar": "images/theme_toolbar.png",
      "theme_ntp_background": "images/theme_ntp_background.png",
      "theme_tab_background": "images/theme_tab_background.png"
    },
    "properties": {
      "ntp_background_repeat": "no-repeat",
      "ntp_background_alignment": "top"
    }
  },
  "version": "1.0.1",
  "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
  "description": "Create my own custom themes for myself.",
  "manifest_version": 2
}

by ✦ Astarte

Space Nebula

Extension Details

Context-Aware Verdict

Findings

Security Analysis Details

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Raw Manifest

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Manifest Findings