Shellshock Checker

Chrome extension to check for the 'Shellshock' CVE-2014-6271 & CVE-2014-7169 vulnerability.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2022-11-17
Users: 118
Rating: 1.00 (1)
Version: 1.16 (Last updated: 2014-10-26)
Creation date: 2014-10-26
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • tabs
  • notifications
Size: 204.80K
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

This chrome extension will automatically check the websites you visit for the 'shellshocker' vulnerability. If the icon shows up as green, the web site you're visiting is most likely not vulnerable. If the icon is red, it means that the website that you have visited is most likely vulnerable and is susceptible to remote command execution attacks.

Internally, this extension makes requests to an API (https://shellshocker.net/#api) to determine whether or not a website is vulnerable to the 'shellshocker' vulnerability.

Please forward any bugs or feature requests to @infosec_au on Twitter.

User reviews

it wont worl
by gmod gamer, 2019-01-05
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Shellshock Checker requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Shellshock Checker may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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