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Ambient Background Extractor is not yet reviewed by Extension Auditor. Its permissions mean it can read and change data on all websites. It comes from a trusted publisher and was last updated in September 2025.

Ambient Background Extractor Firefox extension security report

ID: ambient-background-extractor

Extension Info & Metadata

Status
Active
Version
1.0
Size
0.01 MB
Rating
0.0/5
Reviews
0
Users
0
Type
Extension
Updated
Sep 7, 2025
Category
N/A
Price
Free
Featured
No
Visibility
Listed
Mature
No
By Google
No
Trusted
No
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Publisher Contextual Analysis

Trusted
Author
Tim
Privacy
Privacy Policy
Country
DE
MX records exist
Yes
Domain exists
Yes
Is disposable
No
Is role-based
No
Mailbox exists
Yes
Address
Birkenstraße 33 Ronneburg 63549 DE
Website
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Extensions
75
Active
26
Obsolete
10
Listed
71
Unlisted
4
Users
89,341

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Install growth

Item
Type
Severity
Description
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Host
Critical
Broad host access — the extension can read/modify content on every website.
Contextual Risk Factors
Risk Factor
High
The following context increases the overall risk:• 15% increase: Older manifest version lacks modern security controls
Broad Host Permissions
Risk Factor
High
This extension has broad host permissions allowing it to access many or all websites.
Broad Content Script Access
Risk Factor
High
This extension can inject scripts into any website.
storage
Permission
Medium
This permission allows storing data locally in the browser. Rated Medium because it can persist sensitive user data, track user activities over time, and potentially store malicious payloads.
tabs
Permission
Medium
This permission enables tab management and monitoring. Rated Medium because it can track open tabs, access tab metadata, and monitor user browsing patterns.
Older Manifest Version
Risk Factor
Medium
This extension uses Manifest Version 2
theme
Permission
Low
This permission (Firefox) changes the browser theme. Rated Low because it only affects visual appearance.

About this extension

Extracts the page's dominant color and applies it as a lightweight theme accent for the browser toolbar.

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No network indicators were extracted from this version.

Version
Size
Verdict
Findings
Permhash
1.0
Latest
0.01 MBNot scanned—
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