Global Namespace Pollution

Detects and graphs the global namespace pollution

Global Namespace Pollution

Extension stats

Users: 13
Rating: 3.33
(3)
Version: 0.4 (Last updated: 2013-04-26)
Creation date: 2013-04-26
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • chrome://favicon/
  • idle
  • notifications
  • tabs
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 47.27K
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

View the total namespace pollution at a glance! This can be useful when assessing your own sites and apps, and for educating your developers on the potential harm of a heavily polluted namespace.

I have found it particularly useful when reverse engineering other sites as it allows you to quickly discover and browse the objects they use.

User reviews

Requires a page load to work. Doesn't update after page load. Counts standard dom objects.
by Kevin Brogan, 2017-07-01

Useful but doesn't update itself as the application is being used. Only shows contamination that occurs after initial page load.
by Brian Peiris, 2014-02-05
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Global Namespace Pollution requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Global Namespace Pollution may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

Risk impact analysis
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
  • Critical Reason is redacted for free users
  • High Reason is redacted for free users
  • Medium Reason is redacted for free users
  • Low Reason is redacted for free users
Risk likelihood analysis
  • Critical This extension is not longer available in the store
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