Maiq
kapcccinheakeipidaaochjncmkecool
Risk Score
5.97
Risk Level:
Medium
Recommendation:
🟡 MEDIUM RISK — review
Top Risks
- THREAT FEED: extension ID independently confirmed malicious by TPCI chrome-mal-ids — Maiq [data-theft] + malext.io malicious_extension_sentry (+2.5, capped).
- WhatsApp brand impersonation by unverified free-webmail developer (wl.exten.08@gmail.com).
- Content script on whatsapp.com can read all chat messages and DOM; sensitive data exposure.
- Install-URL hijack opens web.whatsapp.com on install — minor but signals low-quality practices.
- Privacy policy hosted at opt-api.com (third-party domain) with confirmed third-party data sharing.
Evidence
- brand_impersonation store brand_mention.is_impersonation=true for WhatsApp; developer is gmail user 'sasdac', not Meta.
- free_webmail_developer store Developer email wl.exten.08@gmail.com; no verified publisher; no business website.
- content_script_sensitive_target manifest content_scripts_matches=['https://web.whatsapp.com/*']; full DOM+message access on WhatsApp.
- install_url_hijack crx install_url_hijack=true; target=https://web.whatsapp.com on extension install.
- dom_xss_sink crx innerHTML assignment in vendor.BaH-a-x7.js with no CSP present; DOM-XSS risk in WhatsApp context.
- external_js_hosts crx 5 external hosts: hc-stt.hiperchat.com.br, locize.com, reactjs.org, web.whatsapp.com, www.i18next.com.
- privacy_policy_third_party_sharing api Policy at opt-api.com confirms data_collection=true, third_party_sharing=true, retention=true.
- no_csp manifest content_security_policy=null; MV3 has strict default but no explicit CSP hardening declared.
- threat_feed_membership api Extension ID listed by TPCI chrome-mal-ids — Maiq [data-theft] + malext.io malicious_extension_sentry; score 3.47 -> 5.97 (+2.5 cap 2.5).
Permissions Breakdown
- unlimitedStorage low Allows unlimited local storage; low risk for a CRM tool.
- storage low Standard local data persistence, low risk.
- tabs medium Can read tab URLs/titles; moderate risk but scoped to WhatsApp Web via content_scripts.
- alarms low Scheduling alarms; no data access risk.
- content_scripts: https://web.whatsapp.com/* medium Injects JS into WhatsApp Web; can read messages and DOM. Scope-limited but high-sensitivity target.
Pillar Scores
Permissions2.30
Reputation7.50
Network2.00
Webstore4.00
Maintenance0.00
Privacy1.00
Code Quality2.00
CVE Exposure0.00
Bookkeeping
Rubric v3.6
Scored at 2026-11-03 09:52
Listing SHA
1fe78dcd7ec5…
Force block
— not fired
Score recovered
no
Elapsed
—