Is "Kylin Python(with jedi language server)" on OpenVSX Registry Safe to Install?

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KylinIdeTeam · openvsx · v0.4.3

Fork of vscode-python. Use open source jedi language server instead of pylance. Support python edit, debug, format.

Risk Assessment

Analyzed
100
out of 100
CRITICAL

13945 security findings detected across all analyzers

Open VSX extension analyzed via package manifest and static code analysis

Severity Breakdown

0
Critical
2954
High
8232
Medium
0
Low
0
Info

Finding Categories

1000
Malware Signatures

YARA Rules Matched

18 rules(1000 hits)
postinstall crypto operations postinstall file manipulation postinstall obfuscation DebuggerStatementsShouldNotBeUsed postinstall environment access postinstall system command credential env files postinstall network communication RedirectToUnknownPath postinstall file download NoUseEval postinstall persistence mechanism postinstall registry modification postinstall process injection credential generic tokens NoUseWeakRandom +2 more

About This Extension

Fork of vscode-python. Use open source jedi language server instead of pylance. Support python edit, debug, format.

Detailed Findings

1000 total

YARA Rule Matches

18 rules

Security Analysis Summary

Security Analysis Overview

Kylin Python(with jedi language server) is a OpenVSX Registry extension published by KylinIdeTeam. Version 0.4.3 has been analyzed by the Risky Plugins security platform, receiving a risk score of 100/100 (CRITICAL risk) based on 13945 security findings.

Risk Assessment

This extension presents critical security risk. Severe issues were detected, potentially including malware indicators, exposed secrets, or dangerous behaviors. Installation is strongly discouraged until these issues are addressed.

Findings Breakdown

  • High: 2954 finding(s)
  • Medium: 8232 finding(s)

What Was Analyzed

The security assessment covers multiple analysis categories:

  • Malware Detection: YARA rule matching against 2,400+ malware signatures
  • Secret Detection: Scanning for exposed API keys, tokens, and credentials
  • Static Analysis: Code-level security analysis for common vulnerability patterns
  • Network Analysis: Detection of suspicious network communications and endpoints
  • Obfuscation Detection: Identification of code obfuscation techniques

Developer Information

Kylin Python(with jedi language server) is published by KylinIdeTeam on the OpenVSX Registry marketplace.

Recommendation

This extension is not recommended for installation without thorough manual review. Consider alternatives with lower risk scores, or contact the developer to address the identified security concerns.

Frequently Asked Questions