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Code review: critical (v4.0.1)
Our reviewer read version 4.0.1 of this extension and confirmed malicious behaviour. 1 security finding documented below. Do not install it. Remove it if you already have it.
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What our analysis found
Walmart Search By Image is rated malicious by Extension Auditor. Our code review reported 1 finding (1 critical), led by tracking. Its permissions mean it can read and change data on all websites.
Key findings
- Critical
Tracking
The content script silently rewrites every Walmart product link (any href containing / on [domain withheld] or [domain withheld]) to redirect through the third-party affiliate tracker `[domain withheld]`, earning the extension author commissions on all user purchases without any user awareness or consent. A MutationObserver ensures dynamically loaded links (infinite scroll, 'More to love' sections) are continuously hijacked. This behavior is entirely absent from the CWS listing description, the privacy policy, and the publisher's CWS-disclosed data-collection categories — it is covert financial fraud against users.
Analyst notes
(lines 1-57) is unambiguously malicious: it silently rewrites every Walmart product-page link ( / URLs on [domain withheld] and [domain withheld]) to route through the affiliate tracking domain `[domain withheld]`, generating undisclosed commissions for the publisher on all user purchases. The code's own comment reads 'Content script to convert related product links to affiliate links' and a MutationObserver ensures newly-loaded links (infinite scroll, dynamic content) are also hijacked. This behavior is never disclosed in the CWS listing (described only as an image search tool), the privacy policy, or the CWS data-collection declaration. The internal IoC note explicitly cites a [domain withheld] report on hidden affiliate hijacking for this extension, the publisher has 19% malicious extensions across their portfolio, and the permhash cluster shows 26% malicious peers — all three signals corroborate rather than contradict the malicious classification.
Walmart Search By Image Chrome extension security report
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Extension Info & Metadata
Publisher Contextual Analysis
- Author
- ecomstal.official
- Privacy
- Privacy Policy
- Help
- Help Center
- Country
- BD
- MX records exist
- Yes
- Domain exists
- Yes
- Is disposable
- No
- Is role-based
- No
- Mailbox exists
- Yes
- Address
- House: 1034, Avenue: 8, Mirpur DOHS Dhaka 1216 BD
- Website
- Visit
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About this extension
Right-click any image to search on Walmart! Find products fast and dropship easily with this powerful image search tool.
Read the publisher’s full description
Find Products on Walmart Using Any Image (One Right-Click) Walmart Search by Image helps you find similar products on Walmart using any image from the web. Simply right-click an image and select “Search on Walmart”—the extension opens a new tab and starts the search instantly. Perfect for product research, deal hunting, dropshipping sourcing, and finding matching items faster. ⭐ Key Features ✅ Right-Click “Search on Walmart” Adds a context-menu option to search an image directly on Walmart. ✅ Works on Most Websites Use images from online stores, ads, social media, or competitor pages. ✅ Faster Product Discovery Quickly find similar products and alternative listings on Walmart. ✅ Lightweight & Simple No setup needed—install and start using right away. ✅ Privacy-Friendly Only uses the image you choose when you trigger the search action. 🧠 How to Use ➜ Find any image on the web ➜ Right-click the image ➜ Select “Search on Walmart” ➜ View results in a new tab 🔒 Privacy This extension does not collect, store, or sell personal data. It only initiates a search when you use the context-menu option. 🤝 Affiliate Disclosure Some links shown in the extension (or its pages) may be affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support development and maintenance. ✅ FAQs 1. Do I need to download the image first? No—just right-click the image and choose “Search on Walmart.” 2. Does it work on any website? It works on most sites where images can be right-clicked, but some sites restrict image access or disable right-click. 3. Where does the search open? It opens the Walmart search in a new tab. 4. Does it store my images or browsing data? No. The extension does not store images or track browsing history. 5. Why doesn’t it work on some images? Some images are protected/embedded or blocked by the website, so they may not be accessible for right-click image search.
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