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The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask-Time's End

Version 2.0.1 View in Chrome Web Store

Last scanned: 12 days ago | force re-scan

Extension Details

Rating: 4.7 ★ (268 ratings)

Context-Aware Verdict

LOW

Overall Risk

Trust Factors:

The extension has a strong user rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars with 268 reviews, indicating positive user experiences. The theme appears to be related to the popular Nintendo game "The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask," which suggests it's likely a cosmetic theme or wallpaper extension. The lack of any requested permissions is a positive security indicator, as it means the extension cannot access sensitive browser data or perform potentially harmful actions.

Concerns:

The primary concern is the use of Manifest Version 2, which is an older standard with fewer built-in security protections compared to Manifest V3. Google has been encouraging developers to migrate to V3 for enhanced security. However, this is a relatively minor issue given the extension's apparent simplicity and lack of permissions. The missing information about the developer and company makes it difficult to assess the publisher's reputation and trustworthiness.

Recommendations:

This extension appears to be relatively safe for general use given its high rating and lack of permissions. However, users who are particularly security-conscious might want to wait for the developer to update to Manifest V3. Since it likely provides cosmetic changes only, the risk of data compromise is minimal. Regular users can install this extension with confidence, but should monitor for updates that migrate to the newer manifest version.

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

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  "theme": {
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      "buttons": [
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        0.5
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    },
    "colors": {
      "frame": [
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        8,
        7
      ],
      "toolbar": [
        0,
        0,
        0
      ],
      "ntp_text": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ],
      "tab_text": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ],
      "bookmark_text": [
        255,
        255,
        255
      ],
      "ntp_background": [
        0,
        0,
        0
      ],
      "button_background": [
        0,
        0,
        0,
        0
      ],
      "tab_background_text": [
        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": "2.0.1",
  "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
  "description": "",
  "manifest_version": 2
}

by ✦ Astarte

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask-Time's End

Extension Details

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Raw Manifest

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