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Suspicious in code review (v1.0.2.4)
Our reviewer found behaviour consistent with malware in version 1.0.2.4, but not enough to confirm it. Treat this extension as untrusted until it has been re-reviewed.
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What our analysis found
Cookie Editor, used by 100,000 people, is rated caution by Extension Auditor. Our code review reported 2 findings (2 medium), led by unauthorized data collection. It comes from a trusted publisher and was last updated in June 2026.
Key findings
- Medium
Unauthorized Data Collection
The background script constructs and sends Google Analytics measurement protocol POSTs with fields like `tid` (tracking ID), `cid` (client ID), and event parameters. This constitutes data collection to a third party (Google), but the Chrome Web Store listing states that the extension does not collect any data. The privacy policy may not explicitly cover this, making it unauthorized data collection.
- Medium
Code Injection
The extension injects a content script exclusively on `[domain withheld] that polls for a Google Ad Manager iframe and sends a `show_ads` message to the extension. This behavior is unrelated to cookie editing and is not disclosed in the extension's description. User reviews mention intrusive ads, suggesting this script may be part of an ad-injection mechanism, even though the current background script does not handle the message.
Analyst notes
The extension includes Google Analytics tracking (background.) that sends data to [domain withheld], but the CWS listing declares no data collection. Additionally, it injects a content script (ads.) on [domain withheld] for no apparent cookie-editing purpose, and user reviews report intrusive ads. While the core functionality appears legitimate, these undisclosed data flows and unrelated injection raise concerns.
Cookie Editor Chrome extension security report
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Publisher Contextual Analysis
- Author
- https://cookieeditor.org/
- Privacy
- Privacy Policy
- MX records exist
- Yes
- Domain exists
- Yes
- Is disposable
- No
- Is role-based
- No
- Mailbox exists
- Yes
- Website
- Visit
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About this extension
Simple yet powerful Cookie Editor that allow you to quickly create, edit and delete cookies without leaving your tab.
Read the publisher’s full description
Cookie Editor – Manage, Edit & Secure Your Cookies Easily Cookie Editor is a powerful yet easy-to-use tool designed for seamless cookie management. Whether you're a developer testing web pages or need manual control over cookies for privacy reasons, this extension provides all the essential cookie operations in a simple interface. ⚠️ Stay Safe! Never share your cookies with anyone you don’t trust. Cookies can store sensitive data, including login credentials. If someone gains access to your cookies, they may take full control of your account. 🔹 Key Features of Cookie Editor: ✅ View all cookies for the current tab ✅ Search, create, edit, and delete cookies effortlessly ✅ Import and export cookies in multiple formats (JSON) ✅ Instantly clear all cookies for the current tab ✅ Support customizing Clear browsing data 💡 Support our development To help Cookie Editor continue to improve its features, we display promotions for other useful extensions and banner ads. This helps us maintain and improve the tool to provide the best user experience. 🔥 Open source: https://github.com/buigiathanh/Cookie_Editor
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