Zowe Explorer for IBM z/OS FTP
Score-based assessment (high risk, 65/100). No analyst review available.
Analysis record
- Analysed
- 1 weeks ago
- Version
- v3.6.0
- Artifact
- SHA256 05A…D31
- Source
- Findings (non-IoC)
Evidence ledger
Ranked by severity · findings with a source location link to the code viewer
YARA Rule Matches
14 rules| Severity | Rule | Hits | Files | Metadata |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOW | credential env files | 2 | out/src/vendors.extension.jsout/src/main.extension.js | - |
| LOW | postinstall persistence mechanism | 4 | package.jsonCHANGELOG.mdout/src/vendors.extension.js +1 more | - |
| LOW | postinstall crypto operations | 3 | CHANGELOG.mdout/src/vendors.extension.jsout/src/main.extension.js | - |
| LOW | postinstall file manipulation | 5 | LICENSE.txtREADME.mdCHANGELOG.md +2 more | - |
| LOW | postinstall registry modification | 1 | out/src/vendors.extension.js | - |
| LOW | postinstall obfuscation | 2 | out/src/vendors.extension.jsout/src/main.extension.js | - |
| LOW | postinstall network communication | 5 | LICENSE.txtREADME.mdCHANGELOG.md +2 more | - |
| LOW | postinstall system command | 3 | README.mdout/src/vendors.extension.jsout/src/main.extension.js | - |
| LOW | ServerHostnameNotVerified | 1 | out/src/vendors.extension.js | - |
| LOW | DebuggerStatementsShouldNotBeUsed | 1 | out/src/vendors.extension.js | - |
| LOW | UsingCommandLineArguments | 1 | out/src/vendors.extension.js | - |
| LOW | postinstall file download | 4 | README.mdCHANGELOG.mdout/src/vendors.extension.js +1 more | - |
| LOW | SQLInjection | 1 | out/src/main.extension.js | - |
| LOW | NoUseWeakRandom | 1 | out/src/vendors.extension.js | - |
Network Indicators
Concrete URLs, domains, IPs, emails, and hashes extracted from the analyzed artifact.
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Publisher Evidence
LowZowe
Publisher identity, store signals, distribution reach, and warning signals used for context. Treat this as supporting evidence, not a clean bill of health.
12 evidence rows available.
Finding Categories
YARA Rules Matched
14 rules(34 hits)Security Analysis Summary
Security Analysis Overview
Zowe Explorer for IBM z/OS FTP is a OpenVSX Registry extension published by Zowe. Version 3.6.0 has been analyzed by the Risky Plugins security platform, receiving a risk score of 65.36/100 (HIGH risk) based on 207 security findings.
Risk Assessment
This extension presents high security risk. Significant concerns were identified during analysis. It is not recommended for use in sensitive or production environments without thorough review.
Findings Breakdown
- High: 2 finding(s)
- Medium: 167 finding(s)
- Low: 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
Zowe Explorer for IBM z/OS FTP is published by Zowe 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.
Open VSX version history
Risk trend by version
4 analyzed versions. Each point is the latest successful scan for that version; failed zero-score scans are hidden. Dates are based on first seen by risky plugins.
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Source Code Not Available
Source code is not available for this version of the extension.
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