retire.js

Scanning website for vulnerable js libraries
What is retire.js?
Retire.js is a Chrome extension designed to improve online security. By scanning web apps, it can identify the usage of JavaScript libraries known to carry vulnerabilities. This tool is based on the widely appreciated RetireJS open-source project, adopting its goal of helping users detect and avoid the use of insecure versions of these libraries. With regular updates, the extension continues to adapt to newer vulnerabilities and security threats, providing users with up-to-date data about potential risks.

Extension stats

Users: 20,000+
Rating: 4.89 (9)
Version: 1.9.0 (Last updated: 2023-09-21)
Creation date: 2020-06-15
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • webRequest
  • tabs
Size: 135.17K

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retire.js (v2.0.9)
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Extension summary

Scan a web app for use of vulnerable JavaScript libraries. The goal of retire.js is to help you detect use of version with known vulnerabilities. Retire.js web extension isn't the original RetireJS project but is predominantly based on RetireJS opensource repo available on github - http://retirejs.github.io/retire.js/

Release 1.9.0 - Adjusting severities based on github advisory data Release 1.8.9 - Fixed severity rating Release 1.8.8 - Added tableexport.jquery.plugin vuln Release 1.8.6 - Adding jquery-deparam vuln Release 1.8.5 - Update js repository Release 1.8.4 - Fixed CVE-2019-11358 Release 1.8.3 - Sync of versions with github database Release 1.8.2 - Fixed npm name of jquery.datatables Release 1.8.1 - Improved extractor for jquery.dataTables Release 1.8.0 - Added pendo vuln Release 1.7.9 - Added one more test case Release 1.7.8 - Updating vulnerability repo based on information from OSV Release 1.7.7 - Added test case for ckeditor

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User reviews

Great extension. Recommended
by Christian Oliff, 2024-06-28

by Rajesh P, 2024-04-26

Very Useful <3
by सचिन, 2024-01-13
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

retire.js has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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