Space Nebula

Version 1.0.1 View in Chrome Web Store

Last scanned: 2 days ago | force re-scan

Extension Details

Rating: 4.5 ★ (732 ratings)

Context-Aware Verdict

LOW

Overall Risk

Trust Factors:

The extension has a solid user rating of 4.5 stars from 732 reviews, indicating generally positive user experiences. However, several key trust indicators are missing, including the number of users, last update date, author information, and developer details. This lack of transparency reduces confidence in the extension's legitimacy and ongoing support.

Concerns:

The primary concern is the use of Manifest Version 2, which provides fewer security protections compared to the newer Manifest V3 standard. Manifest V2 extensions have broader access capabilities and less restrictive security policies. The missing technical details (permissions, host permissions, content scripts) make it difficult to assess what data the extension can access or modify. The absence of developer information and update history raises questions about accountability and maintenance.

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 improved security. If you're particularly security-conscious, you could run this extension in a separate Chrome profile to isolate any potential risks. Before installing, try to verify the developer's identity and check if more recent versions are available. Consider looking for alternative extensions that use Manifest V3 and provide more transparent developer information.

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

Detections

Manifest Findings