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HorizantalTabs

Version 1.2.1 View in Chrome Web Store

Last scanned: about 3 hours ago

Extension Details

Rating: 5.0 ★

Context-Aware Verdict

HIGH

Overall Risk

Trust Factors:

The extension has a perfect 5.0 rating, which is positive, but the lack of visible user count, author information, and developer details raises significant concerns about transparency and accountability. The missing metadata makes it difficult to assess the extension's legitimacy and track record. The name "HorizantalTabs" (with a spelling error) suggests it's designed for tab management functionality.

Concerns:

- The tabs permission is particularly concerning as it grants broad access to all browser tabs, including URLs, titles, and the ability to manipulate tabs across all websites

- Content scripts running on all HTTP and HTTPS sites (http://*/*, https://*/*) creates a very wide attack surface

- The scripting permission combined with broad content script access allows code injection into any website

- Lack of developer information and user statistics makes it impossible to verify the extension's reputation

- The spelling error in the name ("Horizantal" instead of "Horizontal") may indicate poor quality control

Recommendations:

Given the high-risk permissions and lack of transparency, consider running this extension in a separate Chrome profile to isolate potential security risks. Before installation, try to verify the developer's identity and check for alternative tab management extensions from more established developers. Monitor the extension's behavior closely and remove it immediately if you notice any suspicious activity or unexpected tab manipulations.

Findings

HIGH

High-Risk Permission: tabs

This extension has the tabs permission. Can access browser tab information and manipulate tabs. This could potentially be used maliciously to compromise security or privacy.

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: storage

This extension has the storage permission. Can store data locally.

Raw Manifest

{
  "name": "HorizantalTabs",
  "icons": {
    "16": "icons/icon-16.png",
    "48": "icons/icon-48.png",
    "128": "icons/icon-128.png"
  },
  "action": {
    "default_icon": {
      "16": "icons/icon-16.png",
      "48": "icons/icon-48.png",
      "128": "icons/icon-128.png"
    },
    "default_popup": "popup.html"
  },
  "version": "1.2.1",
  "commands": {
    "toggle_floater": {
      "description": "Toggle floating tab bar",
      "suggested_key": {
        "mac": "Alt+H",
        "default": "Alt+H"
      }
    },
    "_execute_action": {
      "description": "Open HorizantalTabs popup",
      "suggested_key": {
        "mac": "Alt+A",
        "default": "Alt+A"
      }
    }
  },
  "background": {
    "service_worker": "background.js"
  },
  "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
  "description": "Scroll through all your tabs horizontally. Click to switch, search to find, drag to reorder. For power users with too many tabs.",
  "permissions": [
    "tabs",
    "activeTab",
    "tabGroups",
    "storage",
    "scripting",
    "favicon"
  ],
  "content_scripts": [
    {
      "js": [
        "floater.js"
      ],
      "run_at": "document_idle",
      "matches": [
        "http://*/*",
        "https://*/*"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "manifest_version": 3,
  "web_accessible_resources": [
    {
      "matches": [
        "http://*/*",
        "https://*/*"
      ],
      "resources": [
        "popup.html",
        "popup.css",
        "popup.js",
        "license.js"
      ]
    }
  ]
}

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HorizantalTabs

Extension Details

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