Is "google-spreadsheet-mcp" on MCP Registry Safe to Install?

hirotohayasaka · mcp · v1.0.0

MCP server for Google Spreadsheet integration

Risk Assessment

Analyzed
83.04
out of 100
HIGH

70 security findings detected across all analyzers

MCP server analyzed for tool poisoning, prompt injection, and data exfiltration

Severity Breakdown

0
Critical
29
High
38
Medium
0
Low
0
Info

Finding Categories

23
Malware Signatures
6
Secrets
36
IoC Indicators

YARA Rules Matched

9 rules(23 hits)
credential env files postinstall obfuscation postinstall file manipulation UsingCommandLineArguments postinstall network communication postinstall system command postinstall persistence mechanism postinstall crypto operations postinstall file download

MCP Server Analysis

MCP servers expose tools and resources to AI assistants. Unlike browser extensions, they run as standalone processes with direct system access. Tool definitions are analyzed for prompt injection, data exfiltration, and tool poisoning patterns.

About This Extension

MCP server for Google Spreadsheet integration

Detailed Findings

34 total

YARA Rule Matches

9 rules

Indicators of Compromise

Network indicators, suspicious strings, and potential IoCs extracted during analysis

URLs
7
Domains
28
Strings
36

All Indicators · 36

Other
detected Email: [email protected]

XIOC detected Email: [email protected]

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Domain
detected Domain: docs.google.com

XIOC detected Domain: docs.google.com

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URL
detected URL: https://console.cloud.google.com/)

XIOC detected URL: https://console.cloud.google.com/)

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URL
detected URL: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/

XIOC detected URL: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/

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URL
detected URL: https://www.googleapis.com/auth/spreadsheets',

XIOC detected URL: https://www.googleapis.com/auth/spreadsheets',

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URL
detected URL: https://www.googleapis.com/auth/drive.readonly'],

XIOC detected URL: https://www.googleapis.com/auth/drive.readonly'],

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URL
detected URL: https://github.com/HirotoHayasaka/google-spreadsheet-mcp

XIOC detected URL: https://github.com/HirotoHayasaka/google-spreadsheet-mcp

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URL
detected URL: https://github.com/HirotoHayasaka/google-spreadsheet-mcp#readme

XIOC detected URL: https://github.com/HirotoHayasaka/google-spreadsheet-mcp#readme

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URL
detected URL: https://github.com/HirotoHayasaka/google-spreadsheet-mcp/issues

XIOC detected URL: https://github.com/HirotoHayasaka/google-spreadsheet-mcp/issues

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Domain
detected Domain: www.googleapis.com

XIOC detected Domain: www.googleapis.com

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Domain
detected Domain: headerrow.map

XIOC detected Domain: headerrow.map

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Domain
detected Domain: response.data.properties

XIOC detected Domain: response.data.properties

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Domain
detected Domain: info.sheets.map

XIOC detected Domain: info.sheets.map

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Domain
detected Domain: sheetsclient.js.map

XIOC detected Domain: sheetsclient.js.map

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Domain
detected Domain: github.com

XIOC detected Domain: github.com

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Domain
detected Domain: config.name

XIOC detected Domain: config.name

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Domain
detected Domain: params.data

XIOC detected Domain: params.data

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Domain
detected Domain: params.data.map

XIOC detected Domain: params.data.map

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Domain
detected Domain: index.js.map

XIOC detected Domain: index.js.map

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Domain
detected Domain: logger.d.ts.map

XIOC detected Domain: logger.d.ts.map

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Domain
detected Domain: logger.js.map

XIOC detected Domain: logger.js.map

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Domain
detected Domain: sheetsclient.d.ts.map

XIOC detected Domain: sheetsclient.d.ts.map

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Domain
detected Domain: color.red

XIOC detected Domain: color.red

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Domain
detected Domain: color.green

XIOC detected Domain: color.green

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Domain
detected Domain: color.blue

XIOC detected Domain: color.blue

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Domain
detected Domain: formatter.js.map

XIOC detected Domain: formatter.js.map

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Domain
detected Domain: index.d.ts.map

XIOC detected Domain: index.d.ts.map

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Domain
detected Domain: console.cloud.google.com

XIOC detected Domain: console.cloud.google.com

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Domain
detected Domain: logger.info

XIOC detected Domain: logger.info

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Domain
detected Domain: my-project.iam.gserviceaccount.com

XIOC detected Domain: my-project.iam.gserviceaccount.com

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Domain
detected Domain: cli.d.ts.map

XIOC detected Domain: cli.d.ts.map

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Domain
detected Domain: process.env.google

XIOC detected Domain: process.env.google

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Domain
detected Domain: cli.js.map

XIOC detected Domain: cli.js.map

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Domain
detected Domain: formatter.d.ts.map

XIOC detected Domain: formatter.d.ts.map

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Domain
detected Domain: data.map

XIOC detected Domain: data.map

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Domain
detected Domain: sheets.properties

XIOC detected Domain: sheets.properties

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Security Analysis Summary

Security Analysis Overview

google-spreadsheet-mcp is a mcp extension published by hirotohayasaka. Version 1.0.0 has been analyzed by the Risky Plugins security platform, receiving a risk score of 83.04/100 (HIGH risk) based on 70 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: 29 finding(s)
  • Medium: 38 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

google-spreadsheet-mcp is published by hirotohayasaka on the mcp 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