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Serious Girl Live Wallpaper

by [email protected] · 134 users
ce07d55c-a633-589a-8812-447da8bf950b | v4.4.3
28/ 100
LOW risk
Threat verdict
Do not install

Confirmed member of a tracked malicious supply-chain campaign.

Analysis record

Analysed
7 months ago
Version
v4.4.3
Artifact
SHA256 E66…CF2
Source
Findings (non-IoC)

Evidence ledger

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

17 detail rows

YARA Rule Matches

8 rules
SeverityRuleHitsFilesMetadata
HIGHpostinstall crypto operations

Cryptographic operations detected

2
jquery-3.7.1.min.js_metadata/verified_contents.json
Risky Plugins Authors FP 30%
HIGHNoUseWeakRandom

When software generates predictable values in a context requiring unpredictability, it may be possible for an attacker to guess the next value that will be generated, and use this guess to impersonate another user or access sensitive information. As the Math.random() function relies on a weak pseudorandom number generator, this function should not be used for security-critical applications or for protecting sensitive data. In such context, a cryptographically strong pseudorandom number generator (CSPRNG) should be used instead. For more information checkout the CWE-338 (https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/338.html) advisory.

2
jquery-3.7.1.min.jsscript.js
FP 5%
HIGHpostinstall network communication

Network communication detected

3
index.htmljquery-3.7.1.min.jsimg/bg.mp4
Risky Plugins Authors FP 30%
HIGHpostinstall file manipulation

File system manipulation detected

3
style.cssjquery-3.7.1.min.jsscript.js
Risky Plugins Authors FP 20%
HIGHpostinstall system command

System command execution detected

3
jquery-3.7.1.min.js_metadata/verified_contents.jsonimg/bg.mp4
Risky Plugins Authors FP 10%
HIGHpostinstall obfuscation

Code obfuscation techniques detected

1
jquery-3.7.1.min.js
Risky Plugins Authors FP 20%
HIGHLocalStorageShouldNotBeUsed

Session storage and local storage are HTML 5 features which allow developers to easily store megabytes of data client-side, as opposed to the 4Kb cookies can accommodate. While useful to speed applications up on the client side, it can be dangerous to store sensitive information this way because the data is not encrypted by default and any script on the page may access it. This rule raises an issue when the localStorage and sessionStorage API's are used. For more information checkout the OWSAP A3:2017 (https://owasp.org/www-project-top-ten/2017/A3_2017-Sensitive_Data_Exposure.html) advisory.

1
script.js
FP 5%
HIGHSQLInjection

SQL queries often need to use a hardcoded SQL string with a dynamic parameter coming from a user request. Formatting a string to add those parameters to the request is a bad practice as it can result in an SQL injection. The safe way to add parameters to a SQL query is to use SQL binding mechanisms. For more information checkout the CWE-564 (https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/564.html) and OWASP A1:2017 (https://owasp.org/www-project-top-ten/2017/A1_2017-Injection.html) advisory.

2
jquery-3.7.1.min.jsscript.js
FP 10%

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.

39
Noisy-finding weight
x1.00
Publisher domain
No domain
Missing
Store verification signal
Limited signal
Limited
Extension portfolio
20
Portfolio

12 evidence rows available.

Finding Categories

17
Malware Signatures

YARA Rules Matched

8 rules(17 hits)
postinstall crypto operations NoUseWeakRandom postinstall network communication postinstall file manipulation postinstall system command postinstall obfuscation LocalStorageShouldNotBeUsed SQLInjection

Requested Permissions

1 permission
search
Low

AI Security Report

AI Security Review

Evidence context: threat category none; evidence quality strong.

This extension triggers 17 YARA rule matches, all classified as malware-signature with high severity. However, examination of the specific finding titles reveals these are exclusively known false-positive patterns documented in CVEQ's false-positive guidance.

The postinstall_* rules (postinstall_network_communication in /tmp/extract-e66364c888a3582ee1edf6f6396ece74cef8324b801f346e353aec8bed3eccf2-1298521853/index.html, postinstall_file_manipulation in /tmp/extract-e66364c888a3582ee1edf6f6396ece74cef8324b801f346e353aec8bed3eccf2-1298521853/style.css, postinstall_obfuscation in /tmp/extract-e66364c888a3582ee1edf6f6396ece74cef8324b801f346e353aec8bed3eccf2-1298521853/jquery-3.7.1.min.js) match basic JavaScript patterns and should never drive a verdict. The code-quality rules (SQLInjection in /tmp/extract-e66364c888a3582ee1edf6f6396ece74cef8324b801f346e353aec8bed3eccf2-1298521853/script.js, NoUseWeakRandom in /tmp/extract-e66364c888a3582ee1edf6f6396ece74cef8324b801f346e353aec8bed3eccf2-1298521853/script.js, LocalStorageShouldNotBeUsed in /tmp/extract-e66364c888a3582ee1edf6f6396ece74cef8324b801f346e353aec8bed3eccf2-1298521853/script.js) are benign code-smell findings. The remaining matches in _metadata/verified_contents.json and img/bg.mp4 are metadata and media files, not executable code.

Crucially, the findings summary shows zero IoC findings, zero obfuscation findings, and zero network findings. There are no suspicious domains, no actual malware family signatures, and no evidence of credential theft, browser hijacking, or proxyware behavior. The extension uses jQuery 3.7.1, a legitimate bundled dependency that triggers its own YARA matches.

The strongest counterargument is that 17 high-severity malware-signature findings should indicate malicious code. This argument fails because severity labels in CVEQ do not override documented false-positive patterns. The postinstall_* rules are explicitly classified as noise sources in the platform's known false-positive patterns. Finding count and severity labels are explicitly unreliable metrics; the nature of the findings matters. None of these findings represent actual malware behavior—no data exfiltration, no credential access, no malicious domains, no hidden payloads.

The developer uses a Gmail address ([email protected]) and the extension has only 14 users, which limits trust but does not indicate malice. The extension's purpose—live wallpaper for Chrome new tab—aligns with its file structure and contains no indicators of deceptive behavior or category mismatch.

Key Reasons

  • All 17 findings are from documented false-positive YARA rules (postinstall_*, SQLInjection, NoUseWeakRandom, LocalStorageShouldNotBeUsed)
  • Zero IoC findings, zero suspicious domains, zero actual malware signatures
  • Findings distributed across legitimate files including bundled jQuery library and metadata files
  • No obfuscation findings, no network findings, no credential access evidence

False Positive Considerations

  • postinstall_* YARA rules matching basic JavaScript patterns
  • Code-quality rules (SQLInjection, NoUseWeakRandom, LocalStorageShouldNotBeUsed) classified as noise
  • Bundled jQuery library triggering YARA matches
  • Metadata and media files triggering false YARA signatures

Reviewed 2026-04-28; recommended action: suppress false positive; model confidence 85%.

About This Extension

Step into a calm yet intense atmosphere with this Serious Girl live wallpaper. Featuring a focused and confident character expression, the scene captures a powerful mood through minimal motion, soft lighting, and dramatic shadows. The cinematic tone and strong character presence transform your Chrome new tab into a stylish visual moment filled with attitude, mystery, and quiet strength. Perfect for fans of anime-style characters, aesthetic visuals, and expressive character portraits, this live wallpaper delivers a sleek and immersive browsing experience. Features 🌙 Serious girl themed aesthetic live wallpaper ✨ Dramatic lighting and character-focused visuals 🎴 Calm yet powerful cinematic atmosphere 🖱️ Shortcut links, date and time on the new tab 🔗 Quick access site shortcuts 🔍 It searches using the search engine selected by the user 📌 Provided more extension 🚀 Fuel Your Screen with Action-Packed Anime & High-Speed Rides! 🚀 From expressive anime characters to powerful visuals, Ovkas.com delivers premium live wallpapers designed to transform your Chrome new tab into an immersive visual experience. 💥 Want even more? Head to the Chrome Web Store, type "ovkas", and explore more anime, aesthetic, and live wallpaper themes. ✨ Visit Ovkas.com and bring your digital world to life today! ✨ Google Chrome Affiliate Program Disclosure This extension, when installed, opens the ovkas.com website in your new tab to provide information about the downloaded extension. It is designed to enhance user experience, offer access to similar extensions, and help users create their own. The extension may contain links to specific services or products per policy. All redirects are designed for user benefit and require consent before any action is taken.

Frequently Asked Questions