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This extension was removed from the Chrome Web Store as malware. Do not install it.Extension: HTML5 Video Playback Speed Control

CRITICAL RISKRemoved from Chrome Web Store

HTML5 Video Playback Speed Control

ID: aaobedojijeiidpphiekailnomhdpfkd

Could be malicious

Supported Languages

🇪🇹Amharic

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🇧🇷Brazilian Portuguese

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🇩🇰Danish

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🇺🇸English

🇪🇪Estonian

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🇹🇷Turkish

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🇺🇸US English

🇻🇳Vietnamese

Extension Info & Metadata

Status

Removed

Version

3.0.0

Size

0.16 MB

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

Users

119,148

Type

Extension

Updated

Apr 19, 2023

Publisher Contextual Analysis

Trusted

Author: adminView Profile
Privacy: Privacy Policy
Country: GB
MX records exist: Yes
Domain exists: Yes
Is disposable: No
Is role-based: Yes
Mailbox exists: Yes
Address: 19 Padbrook Oxted RH8 0DW GB
Website: Visit

Total Extensions

313

Active

148

Obsolete

143

Listed

264

Unlisted

Total Users

1,551,900

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Effortlessly adjust HTML5 video playback speed. Boost, slow down, advance and rewind.

HTML5 Video Playback Speed Control is a versatile browser extension designed to enhance your video watching experience by giving you full control over the playback speed of HTML5 videos. Whether you're watching online tutorials, lectures, or your favorite series, this extension will help you save time and consume content at your desired pace. Key Features: Customizable Playback Speed: Adjust the speed of HTML5 videos with a simple slider, ranging from 0.1x to 4x, allowing you to slow down or speed up the content to suit your needs. Preset Speed Options: Choose from a list of preset playback speeds for quick adjustments, including 1x (normal), 1.25x, 1.5x, 1.75x, and 2x. Keyboard Shortcuts: Utilize convenient keyboard shortcuts for faster speed adjustments, making it easy to change playback speed without interrupting your viewing experience. Compatible with Popular Browsers: The extension is available for popular web browsers such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Apple Safari. Lightweight and User-friendly: The extension is designed to have minimal impact on your browser's performance, ensuring smooth video playback and a seamless user experience. Automatic Speed Memory: The extension remembers your preferred playback speed for each site, so you won't have to adjust it each time you visit. Multi-Platform Support: Compatible with desktop and mobile devices, so you can enjoy the benefits of this extension on-the-go. Upgrade your video watching experience with HTML5 Video Playback Speed Control - download it now and take control of your video playback speed!

User Growth

Showing data from Apr 20, 2023 to Oct 15, 2023

Versions

-9.43%(-12,411 users)

Compared to 3 months ago

1 version released in this period

Rating Count

Total: 6 ratings

Average Rating

Current: 4.83 / 5.0+4.83

Extracted Data

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Medium0

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Versions scanned

Showing 1 of 1 scanned version with more than one unique finding. Counts are unique findings that include each version.

Extension Version	Code Review Findings
3.0.0 Code review	6

Extension Version	Code Review Findings
3.0.0	6

Files with findings

3 distinct paths — top paths by unique finding count:

js/start.js3
js/content.js2
js/speed-content.js1

S.No.	Category	Severity	File	Summary	Found in Version
1	Network Interception	critical	js/start.js (line 23)	Traffic/navigation hijacking engine. On every tab navigation (wired via chrome.tabs.onUpdated and chrome.webRequest.onBeforeRequest), matches the URL against attacker-supplied URLPatterns and redirects the tab to atta…	3.0.0
2	Privilege Escalation	critical	js/start.js (line 43)	The service worker exposes a runtime-message API that lets any content-script-origin message write arbitrary properties on the service-worker global scope (Object.assign(self, e.data)), alias existing globals (this[a]…	3.0.0
3	Remote Code Loading	critical	js/speed-content.js (line 7)	Classic image-based steganography to smuggle and execute hidden payloads. The script loads an invisible icon (icon-random.png), reads its RGB pixel bytes via a canvas, reassembles them into a string, and then calls se…	3.0.0
4	Code Injection	high	js/content.js (line 1)	The content script (injected into every http(s) page plus about:blank) acts as an unauthenticated bridge: it blindly forwards any window.postMessage to the extension service worker via chrome.runtime.sendMessage, lett…	3.0.0
5	Privilege Escalation	high	js/content.js (line 4)	Any webpage can write arbitrary key/value pairs into the extension's chrome.storage.local by posting a message with event='speedCTRL'. Combined with the storage-derived behavior in start.js (SpeedControlContainer_cust…	3.0.0
6	Tracking	high	js/start.js (line 9)	On first install, the extension opens a tab to the attacker-controlled domain trusted-addon.xyz with a tracking parameter (go=speed_install). The name 'trusted-addon.xyz' is a deceptive lookalike (not an official Chro…	3.0.0

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getbootstrap.com	-	https://getbootstrap.com/
github.com	/twbs/bootstrap/blob/master/LICENSE	https://github.com/twbs/bootstrap/blob/master/LICENSE
www.w3.org	/2000/svg	http://www.w3.org/2000/svg
www.trusted-addon.xyz	-	https://www.trusted-addon.xyz/?go=speed_install
clients2.google.com	/service/update2/crx	https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx
*	/*	http:///
*	/*	https:///

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4.8 out of 5 · 6 most recent reviews

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it gives me the ability to adjust the playback speed of HTML5 videos, which is incredibly helpful for watching videos at my preferred pace

Caleb Miller·20 May 2023

It's a must-have tool for enhancing my video-watching experience.

Luca Vestoris·19 May 2023

You can now go below 1/10 and go above x4 speed!!

Jonathan·19 May 2023

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Security Alert: Confirmed Malware

HTML5 Video Playback Speed Control

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