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Brave Browser Extension Enumeration (Linux)

info Nessus Plugin ID 319657

Synopsis

One or more Brave Browser extensions are installed on the remote Linux host.

Description

Nessus was able to enumerate Brave Browser extensions installed on the remote Linux host.

Solution

Make sure that the use and configuration of these extensions comply with your organization's acceptable use and security policies.
NOTE: This plugins will enumerate Brave Browser extensions for all users if credentials with elevated privileges are supplied.

See Also

https://brave.com/learn/category/browser-extensions

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 319657

File Name: nix_brave_browser_addons.nbin

Version: 1.2

Type: Local

Agent: unix

Published: 6/8/2026

Updated: 6/8/2026

Asset Inventory: true

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:brave:browser

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/uname, Host/non-service/Users, installed_sw/Brave Browser

Excluded KB Items: Host/MacOSX/Version