Space Nebula

Version 1.0.1 View in Chrome Web Store

Last scanned: 27 days ago | force re-scan

Extension Details

Rating: 4.5 ★ (733 ratings)

Context-Aware Verdict

MEDIUM

Overall Risk

Trust Factors:

The extension has a solid 4.5-star rating from 733 user reviews, which indicates generally positive user experiences. However, several trust factors are concerning - the missing description, unknown author information, absent developer details, and lack of user count data make it difficult to assess the extension's legitimacy and purpose. Without knowing what "Space Nebula" actually does, users cannot make informed decisions about installation.

Concerns:

The primary concern is the use of Manifest Version 2, which has weaker security protections compared to the newer Manifest V3 standard. This older version allows for more permissive extension behaviors that could potentially be exploited. The complete absence of extension description is highly unusual and raises questions about transparency. The missing technical details about permissions, scripts, and web resources prevent a thorough security assessment. The lack of developer information makes it impossible to verify the extension's source or contact support if issues arise.

Recommendations:

Given the missing critical information, exercise caution before installing this extension. Consider waiting for more transparency from the developer, including a proper description and developer contact information. If you choose to install it, monitor your browser's performance and be alert to any unusual behavior. Consider running it in a separate Chrome profile to isolate potential risks. Look for alternative extensions with clearer purposes and Manifest V3 compliance for better security.

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
}

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Space Nebula

Extension Details

Context-Aware Verdict

Findings

Security Analysis Details

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Raw Manifest

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Manifest Findings