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Automated analysis found severe security findings in this version. Review the Security Analysis tab before trusting this extension.Extension: Recipe Search

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Recipe Search

ID: lephmdhlhfcdeamjbdilgkaaepchdkoo

Extension Info & Metadata

Status

Active

Version

1.23.802

Size

0.68 MB

Rating

1.0/5

Reviews

Users

20,000

Type

Extension

Updated

Jul 17, 2024

Publisher Contextual Analysis

Author: recipessearchnowView Profile
Privacy: Privacy Policy
Country: US
MX records exist: Yes
Domain exists: Yes
Is disposable: No
Is role-based: No
Mailbox exists: Yes
Address: 248 3rd Street #312 Oakland, CA 94607 US
Website: Visit

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Total Users

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Easy and quick search for Recipes in the browser address bar and browser action modal.

This extension updates browser search provider and enable users to get their favorite recipes. How do I Search for favorite Recipes? 1. Type "recipe" in the browser address bar and click "Space" or "Tab" in your keyboard 2. Input your search keyword and hit "enter" You can also Search for Recipes by clicking on Extension icon in browser and using the input box in Extension Modal." Easily get access to millions of web and recipes search results with this extension. "This extension updates your browser default search settings in the following ways: - Allows for custom Recipes searches directly from your browser omnibox - Sets Yahoo as the default search setting in your browser" By installing this extension, you agree to the Terms of Use (https://easyrecipessearch-serp.com/terms-of-service/) and Privacy Policy (https://easyrecipessearch-serp.com/terms-of-service/)

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1 version released in this period

Rating Count

Total: 38 ratings

Average Rating

Current: 1.03 / 5.0-0.03

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Extension Version	Code Review Findings
1.23.802 Code review	6

Extension Version	Code Review Findings
1.23.802	6

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lib/ext.js5
worker.js1

S.No.	Category	Severity	File	Summary	Found in Version
1	Network Interception	high	lib/ext.js (line 147)	On install, the extension dynamically installs declarativeNetRequest redirect rules that funnel all search-engine traffic through `search.freshysearch-api.net/crx/search.php` with a per-user `guid`, `type` (Y-id/sub-i…	1.23.802
2	Tracking	high	lib/ext.js (line 70)	Before the install handshake the extension reads an `ext_config` cookie from `freshysearch-api.net`, JSON-parses it, and unconditionally copies every key/value pair into chrome.storage (including the security-sensitiv…	1.23.802
3	Unauthorized Data Collection	high	lib/ext.js (line 113)	On install the extension beacons partner_name, region, domain, extension id and version to `api.freshysearch-api.net/api/v2/json/install`, receives an arbitrary JSON blob, and writes every key/value into chrome.storag…	1.23.802
4	Obfuscation	medium	worker.js (line 6)	The hard-coded config carries an `uninstallID` whose base64 tail (`Ly9hcmNhZGV0YWIuY29t`) decodes to `//arcadetab.com` — an unrelated affiliate brand never mentioned in the manifest, store listing, or UI. Embedding an…	1.23.802
5	Other	medium	lib/ext.js (line 38)	Right after installation the extension queries every Chrome Web Store tab whose URL contains its own extension id and force-closes it via `chrome.tabs.remove`, then reloads the original landing page with an `#ext-inst…	1.23.802
6	Tracking	medium	lib/ext.js (line 220)	On every startup the extension registers an uninstall-tracking URL pointing to `uninstall.freshysearch-api.net` with the per-user `guid` and a base64-tagged `uninstallID` (`223149Ly9hcmNhZGV0YWIuY29t` decodes to `//ar…	1.23.802

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api.${this.config.apidomain}	/api/v2/json/install	https://api.${this.config.apiDomain}/api/v2/json/install?`
search.${this.config.apidomain}	/crx/search.php	https://search.${this.config.apiDomain}/crx/search.php?k=\\1&type=${type}&action=ds&guid=${guid}`,
search.${this.config.apidomain}	/search/(.*	https://search.${this.config.apiDomain}/search/(.*
${this.config.homepage}	/recipes	https://${this.config.homepage}/recipes?q=\\2&type=${type}&guid=${guid}`,
search.${this.config.apidomain}	/search/(.+	https://search.${this.config.apiDomain}/search/(.+
uninstall.${this.config.apidomain}	-	https://uninstall.${this.config.apiDomain}/?id=${
clients2.google.com	/service/update2/crx	https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx
search.freshysearch-api.net	/favicon.ico	https://search.freshysearch-api.net/favicon.ico
search.freshysearch-api.net	/search/%7BsearchTerms%7D	https://search.freshysearch-api.net/search/{searchTerms}
enhanced-meta.freshysearch-api.net	/enhanced-sug/	https://enhanced-meta.freshysearch-api.net/enhanced-sug/?s={searchTerms}

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1.0 out of 5 · 10 most recent reviews

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I agree with the other reviewers...this is the WORST website to find and print a recipe! I will be unsubscribing!!!!

Cassie Major·12 Feb 2025

Is anyone at home? Are you checking this website. We follow all of your directions to no avail.

Susan Oakes·22 Jan 2025

Website is the most ridiculously difficult site ever to find anything in. Good bye.

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