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This extension was removed from the Chrome Web Store as malware. Do not install it.Extension: Medium Pro Premium Reader

CRITICAL RISKRemoved from Chrome Web Store

Medium Pro Premium Reader

ID: hodeadlnpkejccdpdcaaockiieakemgg

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Supported Languages

🇺🇸US English

Extension Info & Metadata

Status

Removed

Version

7.5.7

Size

0.58 MB

Rating

2.6/5

Reviews

Users

4,000

Type

Extension

Updated

Sep 26, 2024

Publisher Contextual Analysis

Author: MoxoAIView Profile
Privacy: Privacy Policy
MX records exist: Yes
Domain exists: Yes
Is disposable: No
Is role-based: No
Mailbox exists: Yes

Total Extensions

Active

Obsolete

Listed

Unlisted

Total Users

14,072

Email Change History

1 change

Sep 27, 2024

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Read medium based articles.

Medium Pro Premium Reader - Articles... The MoxoAI & Medium Pro Premium Reader Extension is a powerful browser extension designed to enhance your reading experience on Medium by providing you with unrestricted, free access to medium articles. This extension empowers you to read Medium articles, making valuable content more accessible to everyone. ++ Updates - 3.6.2 : This is the beta mode so please bare the horrible UI, we are moving away from the old API approach that relied on a third party service and we will be adding our own data to our own UI. Thanks again 🎉 . ## Features - User-Friendly Interface: Our extension is designed with ease of use in mind, ensuring a smooth and intuitive experience for all users. - Wide Compatibility: It's compatible with most major web browsers, ensuring accessibility for a broad range of users. - Timely Updates: We continuously update our extension to adapt to any changes in Medium's reading systems, ensuring consistent access to your favorite articles. - Privacy and Security: Your personal information is always protected; we do not collect any of your data. Our focus is solely on enhancing your reading experience. Experience Medium like never before with the Medium Pro Premium Reader Extension. Gain unlimited access to all the articles, enrich your reading experience, and explore a world of knowledge without limitations.

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Versions

-33.33%(-2,000 users)

Compared to 3 months ago

7 versions released in this period

Rating Count

Total: 37 ratings

Average Rating

Current: 2.49 / 5.0+2.49

Extracted Data

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Critical2

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Medium2

Low0

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Showing 1 of 8 scanned versions with more than one unique finding. Counts are unique findings that include each version.

Extension Version	Code Review Findings
2.3 Code review	7

Extension Version	Code Review Findings
2.3	7

Files with findings

5 distinct paths — top paths by unique finding count:

background.js2
manifest.json2
detector.js1
popup/popup.html1
popup/popup.js1

S.No.	Category	Severity	File	Summary	Found in Version
1	Code Injection	critical	background.js (line 14)	The extension registers listeners on both `webNavigation.onBeforeNavigate` and `tabs.onUpdated` to inject `detector.js` into every single tab on every navigation event — not scoped to Medium URLs. This means the exten…	2.3
2	Unauthorized Data Collection	critical	background.js (line 1)	The `removeSidCookie` function retrieves and then deletes ALL cookies for any URL passed to it — not just Medium paywall cookies. This is triggered on every page navigation where `detector.js` returns true, meaning it…	2.3
3	Data Exfiltration	high	popup/popup.js (line 74)	The popup's login button fetches `https://app.moxoai.com/dash` to check whether the user is authenticated with a third-party service (moxoai.com), then stores the login state in `chrome.storage.session` and redirects …	2.3
4	Other	high	manifest.json (line 1)	The extension's internal name is "Nodium" but it is distributed as "Medium Pro Premium Reader" — a deliberate identity mismatch used to obscure its true nature. The manifest also declares `optional_host_permissions: […	2.3
5	Phishing	high	popup/popup.html (line 47)	The popup UI presents a "Login To Moxo!" login form with email and password fields — a service completely unrelated to Medium article reading. The form also contains an unprompted recommendation to install the Grammar…	2.3
6	Other	medium	manifest.json (line 30)	The `detector.js` file is declared as a web-accessible resource matching all HTTP and HTTPS URLs (`http:///`, `https:///`). This means any webpage on the internet can load and execute this script directly via its …	2.3
7	Unauthorized Data Collection	medium	detector.js (line 1)	The injected script reads the entire `document.documentElement.innerHTML` of every page the extension is executed on (which is every navigation event per background.js). While the result returned to the background scr…	2.3

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clients2.google.com	/service/update2/crx	https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx
webcache.googleusercontent.com	/search	http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:#{url}#&strip=0&vwsrc=1&referer=medium-parser`,
moxoai.com	/medium	https://moxoai.com/medium?query=#{url}#`,
freedium.cfd	-	https://freedium.cfd/#{url}#`,
archive.today	-	https://archive.today?url=#{url}#&run=1&referer=medium-parser`,
archive.is	-	https://archive.is?url=#{url}#&run=1&referer=medium-parser`,
medium-parser.vercel.app	-	https://medium-parser.vercel.app/?url=#{url}#`,
getbootstrap.com	-	https://getbootstrap.com/
github.com	/twbs/bootstrap/blob/main/LICENSE	https://github.com/twbs/bootstrap/blob/main/LICENSE
www.w3.org	/2000/svg	http://www.w3.org/2000/svg

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3.8 out of 5 · 10 most recent reviews

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it works!

Alex Kray·4 Oct 2024

Does not work.

joe morgan·14 Sept 2024

I was very happy with this extension, didnt trust it at first but I gave it a chance and it worked! A+

Mrs. Jennifer·7 Sept 2024

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