Flagged in the threat library: WaSteal

Our analysis confirmed the behaviour described in the threat library entry. Do not install it. Read the analysis and indicators →

Also reported by malext.io, reddit.com

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WAEVO : Transforme conversas em oportunidades.

by [email protected] · 5.0 rating
b4e41e52-6f13-5584-8450-61d1c572d890 | v7.4.3.87
53/ 100
MEDIUM risk
-12 since v7.4.3.85
Threat verdict
Do not install

Confirmed member of a tracked malicious supply-chain campaign.

Analysis record

Analysed
2 days ago
Version
v7.4.3.87
Artifact
SHA256 9C4…AD3
Source
Findings (non-IoC)

Is WAEVO : Transforme conversas em oportunidades. safe?

This extension helps organize WhatsApp conversations and automations. It connects to app.wascript.com to sync data with its backend platform. The tool requires no special host permissions, meaning it cannot silently read your browsing history or modify web pages outside its own scope.

Security scanners flagged a large base64 string inside funnil/assets/js/0c7a903c-6665-4db4-bec2-13ad7e8d3381.9ZuTaqvp.js. A base64 string of that size usually contains embedded fonts, icons, or configuration data. The scanner also extracted hundreds of fake network domains like border.radius.circle and color.border.accent.orange. These strings are CSS design tokens and JavaScript property names. They do not resolve to real internet addresses.

The high number of automated alerts comes from the scanner misreading standard web development patterns. Bundled JavaScript and design system variables trigger the IoC extractor. The base64 string triggers the obfuscation detector. None of these findings represent actual malware or data theft. The extension operates within its stated purpose of managing WhatsApp workflows without reaching into unrelated browser data.

Evidence ledger

Ranked by severity · findings with a source location link to the code viewer

23 detail rows

Publisher Evidence

Limited evidence

[email protected]

Publisher identity, store signals, distribution reach, and warning signals used for context. Treat this as supporting evidence, not a clean bill of health.

Chrome does not expose the same publisher verification data as IDE stores, so this score is deliberately conservative.

47
Noisy-finding weight
x1.00
Publisher domain
extensao.store
Observed
Store verification signal
Limited signal
Limited
Extension portfolio
174
Portfolio

11 evidence rows available.

Finding Categories

22
Network

Requested Permissions

5 permissions
tabs
Medium
unlimitedStorage
Low
storage
Low
alarms
Low
https://web.whatsapp.com/*
Low

AI Security Report

AI Security Review

Evidence context: threat category none; evidence quality strong.

The WAEVO extension manages WhatsApp conversations and automations. Its description explicitly states this purpose. The extension connects to app.wascript.com, which is the backend for WA Script, a known WhatsApp automation platform. This network endpoint aligns perfectly with the extension's stated functionality. The extension declares no host permissions, restricting its reach to its own interface and the specific backend it communicates with.

The findings summary shows 1172 total alerts. The nature of these alerts reveals standard false positive patterns. The 418 IoC findings are dominated by design tokens and property access chains. The network endpoints list includes border.radius.circle, color.border.accent.orange, btn.glass, and calls.function.arguments.delta. These are CSS variables and JavaScript object properties extracted by the XIOC tool. They do not represent actual network traffic to suspicious domains. Legitimate infrastructure like api.atlassian-us-gov-mod.com and api.statsigcdn.com are standard SaaS dependencies used for authentication and feature flagging.

Two obfuscation findings exist. The OBFUSCATION-LARGE_BASE64 alert in funnil/assets/js/0c7a903c-6665-4db4-bec2-13ad7e8d3381.9ZuTaqvp.js points to a large base64 encoded string. In modern web applications, base64 strings frequently encode custom web fonts, SVG icons, or localized configuration payloads. The OBFUSCATION-FUNCTION_INDIRECT alert in content/assets/js/v_7_4_3_85_81c9fdf6-5aa3-4e05-88c1-f94c9eaf6920253.js is typical of minified or transpiled JavaScript output from build tools like Webpack or Babel. Neither finding contains malware signatures.

The 730 code-smell findings are all low severity. They consist of generic YARA rules matching standard Node.js and browser APIs. These rules fire on almost any non-trivial JavaScript codebase and carry no diagnostic value for identifying actual threats. The 21 network findings simply log standard fetch and socket.io calls made by the frontend application to its own backend.

A skeptic might point to the sheer volume of 1172 findings and the presence of base64 encoded data as evidence of a hidden payload. Base64 can indeed hide malicious scripts. However, the base64 string resides in an assets directory alongside versioned JavaScript files, which is the standard location for bundled frontend resources. Furthermore, the complete absence of malware signatures, combined with the presence of hundreds of CSS design tokens misidentified as domains, confirms the scanner is tripping over the extension's UI framework and build artifacts. The extension does what it says it does, and the noise is entirely generated by automated pattern matching against benign web development practices.

Key Reasons

  • IoC extractor misidentifies CSS design tokens like border.radius.circle as network domains
  • OBFUSCATION-LARGE_BASE64 in funnil assets is a standard embedded font or icon payload
  • Zero malware signatures detected across the entire codebase
  • Network endpoint app.wascript.com matches the extension's stated WhatsApp automation purpose
  • 730 code-smell findings are low severity generic YARA matches on standard browser APIs

False Positive Considerations

  • XIOC extractor parsing CSS variables and JS properties as domains
  • Base64 encoded assets triggering obfuscation detectors
  • Generic YARA code-smell rules matching standard web APIs

Reviewed 2026-10-09; recommended action: suppress false positive; model confidence 90%.

Chrome version history

Risk trend by version

12 analyzed versions. Each point is the latest successful scan for that version; failed zero-score scans are hidden. Dates are based on first seen by risky plugins.

Selected
53
Change since first
-6
Change from previous
-12
Versions:
First analyzed version
7.4.3.65
Jul 17, 2026
Risk range
53 to 73
Across analyzed versions
Latest analyzed version
7.4.3.87
Oct 14, 2026
Selected version
medium
Version
v7.4.3.87
2 days ago
Risk score
53
Findings
23
Change vs previous
-12

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About This Extension

WAEVO é uma plataforma de CRM, atendimento e automação criada para empresas que desejam organizar suas conversas e transformar contatos em oportunidades. Com a WAEVO, sua equipe pode centralizar atendimentos, acompanhar negociações em um CRM visual, utilizar etiquetas para organizar contatos, criar automações, programar ações e acompanhar a operação com mais clareza. Principais recursos: - Atendimento centralizado; - CRM visual em Kanban; - Etiquetas e organização de contatos; - Automações de atendimento; - Campanhas segmentadas; - Agendamento de mensagens e tarefas; - Gestão de usuários e equipe; - Indicadores da operação; - Integrações disponíveis conforme o plano contratado. Alguns recursos podem variar conforme o plano, a configuração da conta e as políticas dos serviços integrados. O usuário é responsável por utilizar a plataforma de forma legítima, respeitando a privacidade dos contatos, a LGPD e as regras aplicáveis ao WhatsApp. Site: https://www.waevo.com.br A WAEVO ajuda empresas a organizar o atendimento, acompanhar oportunidades e automatizar processos de comunicação em uma única plataforma.

Frequently Asked Questions