Chrome Web Store
3Versions
1Code reviewed

No malware found

In code review (v6.3.2)

Our reviewer read version 6.3.2 — 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

Lightshot (screenshot tool), used by 2,000,000 people, showed no malicious code in Extension Auditor's review. Its permissions mean it can read and change data on all websites. It comes from a trusted publisher and was last updated in July 2024.

The extension implements a screenshot tool with expected functionality: capturing visible tabs, editing, uploading to the publisher's own cloud service (), and sharing. All network requests are confined to and, matching the publisher's domain. Permissions are necessary for the tool's features. No code injection, data exfiltration to third parties, or hidden malicious behavior was found. The discrepancy between the bundled manifest (v2) and live CWS summary (v3) is likely due to a version upgrade and does not indicate malice. The ML model's low score (0.02) and the extension's high reputation, user count, and ratings further support a benign verdict.

Lightshot (screenshot tool)

Lightshot (screenshot tool) Chrome extension security report

ID: mbniclmhobmnbdlbpiphghaielnnpgdp

Supported Languages

🇸🇦Arabic
🇧🇩Bengali
🇧🇷Brazilian Portuguese
🇧🇬Bulgarian
🇪🇸Catalan
🇨🇳Chinese (Simplified)
🇹🇼Chinese (Traditional)
🇭🇷Croatian
🇨🇿Czech
🇩🇰Danish
🇳🇱Dutch
🇺🇸English
🇪🇪Estonian
🇫🇮Finnish
🇫🇷French
🇩🇪German
🇬🇷Greek
🇮🇱Hebrew
🇭🇺Hungarian
🇮🇩Indonesian
🇮🇹Italian
🇯🇵Japanese
🇰🇷Korean
🇱🇻Latvian
🇱🇹Lithuanian
🇳🇴Norwegian
🇮🇷Persian
🇵🇱Polish
🇵🇹Portuguese
🇷🇴Romanian
🇷🇺Russian
🇷🇸Serbian
🇸🇰Slovak
🇸🇮Slovenian
🇪🇸Spanish
🇸🇪Swedish
🇹🇭Thai
🇹🇷Turkish
🇺🇦Ukrainian
🇻🇳Vietnamese

Extension Info & Metadata

Status
Active
Version
7.0.1
Size
0.67 MB
Rating
4.4/5
Reviews
7,001
Users
2,000,000
Type
Extension
Updated
Jul 23, 2024
Category
Tools
Price
Free
Featured
No
Visibility
Listed
Mature
No
By Google
No
Trusted
Yes
This publisherTrack record
1extension
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Publisher Contextual Analysis

Trusted
Author
https://app.prntscr.com/
MX records exist
Yes
Domain exists
Yes
Is disposable
No
Is role-based
Yes
Mailbox exists
Yes
Website
Visit
Extensions
1
Active
1
Obsolete
0
Listed
1
Unlisted
0
Users
2,000,000

Email Change History

1 change
Jul 22, 2024
Domain changed

Screenshots & videos

Screenshot 2
Screenshot 3
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Install growth

Item
Type
Severity
Description
*://*/*
Host
Critical
Broad host access — the extension can read/modify content on every website.
clipboardWrite
Permission
High
This permission allows modification of clipboard content. Rated High because it can inject malicious content into the clipboard, modify copied passwords, and manipulate copied data.
downloads
Permission
High
This permission controls file downloads and accesses download history. Rated High because it can download malicious files, access sensitive downloaded documents, and track user download patterns.
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.
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.
activeTab
Permission
Medium
This permission grants temporary access to the current tab. Rated Medium because it can access current page content when invoked, though limited to user-initiated actions.
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.
unlimitedStorage
Permission
Medium
This permission removes storage quota restrictions. Rated Medium because it can store large amounts of user data without limits, potentially impacting browser performance and storing extensive tracking data.
notifications
Permission
Low
This permission displays system notifications. Rated Low because it can only show user-visible notifications without accessing system data.

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About this extension

Simple and convenient screenshot tool. Select an area, edit your screenshot and upload it to the server.

Read the publisher’s full description

Lightshot is the fastest way to take a customizable screenshot. Simple interface, nothing useless and light weight. Features: * take screenshot and share it in few clicks * select any part of the page * edit screenshot in place * save on a disk or upload to the cloud * search for similar screenshots * copy screenshot in clipboard More information here: http://app.prntscr.com/ Privacy policy: https://app.prntscr.com/en/privacy.html?privacy Clarification of the extension permissions: * Read your browsing history - Chrome adds this line when we request tabs manipulation permission. Lightshot opens screenshot in a new tab, that is why we need it. * Display notifications - Lightshot displays notification every time you upload screenshot * Modify data you copy and paste - Lightshot allows you to copy screenshot into your Clipboard * Manage your downloads - Lightshot allows you to save screenshot as a new file (works using download functions) Contact e-mail: support@skillbrains.com Send your requests and bug reports here. We appreciate your contribution!

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Version
Size
Verdict
Findings
Permhash
6.3.2
Latest
0.67 MBNo malware found0
7abb523eaf0d0f817c8f33c6d4311efd228639d803ea4eafdb3cfc4955826ef0
6.3.0
0.65 MBNot scanned—
9896f3d7e3f989b991f445f52a0efa16652acc0e5ece076768652f1e0f7cf463
7.0.1
0.67 MBNot scanned—
2a3c1297ced491600ff79651f206df377eec329814a2ed5bf95badd7fc1c1235
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