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No malware found

In code review (v14.26)

Our reviewer read version 14.26 — the most recent version we have reviewed — and found no malicious behaviour. The version shown here has not been individually reviewed yet.

What our analysis found

CNET Shopping, used by 100,000 people, showed no malicious code in Extension Auditor's review. Its permissions mean it can observe network requests. It comes from a trusted publisher and was last updated in October 2026.

Analyst notes

The extension is published by CNET (a trusted, verified publisher with a Google trusted badge) and is featured on the Chrome Web Store. The permissions (tabs, webRequest, cookies, storage, alarms, all_urls) are necessary for its declared shopping comparison and coupon functionality. The provided source code shows standard content-script patterns (e.g., page-variable retrieval via dynamic script injection and postMessage) without any signs of malicious exfiltration or unauthorized behavior. The ML model's high regex counts are expected from a large, bundled codebase performing legitimate API calls to compare prices and display deals.

CNET Shopping

CNET Shopping Chrome extension security report

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Supported Languages

🇺🇸English

Extension Info & Metadata

Status
Active
Version
14.33
Size
2.46 MB
Rating
4.4/5
Reviews
1,802
Users
100,000
Type
Extension
Updated
Oct 9, 2026
Category
Lifestyle Shopping
Price
Free
Featured
Yes
Visibility
Listed
Mature
No
By Google
No
Trusted
Yes
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Publisher Contextual Analysis

Trusted
Author
https://cnet.com
Privacy
Privacy Policy
Help
Help Center
Country
US
MX records exist
Yes
Domain exists
Yes
Is disposable
No
Is role-based
No
Mailbox exists
Yes
Address
114 5th Ave fl 15 New York, NY 10011-5610 US
Website
Visit
Extensions
1
Active
1
Obsolete
0
Listed
1
Unlisted
0
Users
100,000

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Install growth

Item
Type
Severity
Description
webRequest
Permission
Critical
This permission enables the extension to monitor and analyze all web requests made by the browser. Rated Critical because it can observe all network traffic including sensitive data, track browsing behavior, and gather authentication tokens.
cookies
Permission
High
This permission provides full access to read and modify browser cookies. Rated High because it can steal session tokens, modify authentication cookies, and compromise accounts across websites.
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.
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.
http://*/
Host
Medium
Host permission — access limited to this URL pattern.
https://*/
Host
Medium
Host permission — access limited to this URL pattern.
alarms
Permission
Low
This permission schedules periodic tasks. Rated Low because it can only trigger events at specified times without access to sensitive data.

About this extension

Get the best price on your favorite products with CNET Shopping. When we find deals, we save you an average of $27 per purchase.

Read the publisher’s full description

💸 CNET Shopping scans hundreds of stores while you shop to search for the best price. All in real-time. CNET Shopping works on millions of products. From laptops to legos and handbags to hairdryers. 🏷 We also display coupons for over 25,000+ retailers in the US and Canada. 📩 You’ll get notified as soon as we find a lower price with our price alerts feature. 🔖 Featured in The New York Times, Mashable, USA Today and more! 💰 New: Earn Cashback on eligible purchases! *Only available in the US. Affiliate Link Disclosure If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Terms of Use : https://www.ziffdavis.com/terms-of-use

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No network indicators were extracted from this version.

Version
Size
Verdict
Findings
Permhash
14.33
Latest
2.46 MBNot scanned—
5f6b5799b376667690091ad8641ba0ac500164c3d4d3befdc8114109f2d336bf
14.32
2.49 MBNot scanned—
5f6b5799b376667690091ad8641ba0ac500164c3d4d3befdc8114109f2d336bf
14.31
2.48 MBNot scanned—
afa3af78eb584b6d855921c1b7e3fd6fa2e1d2f846f4f6f0099877d8d703d4d6
14.27
2.48 MBNot scanned—
afa3af78eb584b6d855921c1b7e3fd6fa2e1d2f846f4f6f0099877d8d703d4d6
14.30
2.48 MBNot scanned—
5f6b5799b376667690091ad8641ba0ac500164c3d4d3befdc8114109f2d336bf
14.29
2.48 MBNot scanned—
5f6b5799b376667690091ad8641ba0ac500164c3d4d3befdc8114109f2d336bf
14.28
2.48 MBNot scanned—
5f6b5799b376667690091ad8641ba0ac500164c3d4d3befdc8114109f2d336bf
14.26
2.48 MBNo malware found0
5f6b5799b376667690091ad8641ba0ac500164c3d4d3befdc8114109f2d336bf
14.25
2.48 MBNot scanned—
5f6b5799b376667690091ad8641ba0ac500164c3d4d3befdc8114109f2d336bf
14.24
2.48 MBNot scanned—
5f6b5799b376667690091ad8641ba0ac500164c3d4d3befdc8114109f2d336bf
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