Is "Data Editor for Mainframe" on OpenVSX Registry Safe to Install?

Security Analysis Overview

Data Editor for Mainframe is a OpenVSX Registry extension published by BroadcomMFD. Version 1.1.2 has been analyzed by the Risky Plugins security platform, receiving a risk score of 57.26/100 (MEDIUM risk) based on 14 security findings.

Risk Assessment

This extension presents moderate security risk. Several findings were detected that may warrant attention. Users should carefully review the permissions and findings before installation.

Findings Breakdown

• High: 1 finding(s)
• Medium: 10 finding(s)
• Low: 3 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

Data Editor for Mainframe is published by BroadcomMFD on the OpenVSX Registry marketplace.

Recommendation

Exercise caution with this extension. Review the detailed findings and ensure the requested permissions align with the extension's stated functionality before installation.