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Python Installer

5d794040-47bc-559f-bed6-b4e94710075a | v0.0.20
32/ 100
LOW risk
Risk verdict
No high-risk signal observed

Score-based assessment (low risk, 32/100). No analyst review available.

Analysis record

Analysed
2 weeks ago
Version
v0.0.20
Artifact
SHA256 696…E2E
Source
Findings (non-IoC)

Evidence ledger

Ranked by severity · findings with a source location link to the code viewer

17 detail rows

YARA Rule Matches

5 rules
SeverityRuleHitsFilesMetadata
LOWcredential env files 3
commands/install_python_linux.shREADME.mddist/extension.js
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LOWpostinstall file manipulation 1
dist/extension.js
-
LOWpostinstall network communication 3
README.mdLICENSE.txtdist/extension.js
-
LOWpostinstall system command 7
README.mdcommands/install_python_linux.shcommands/install_python.sh +4 more
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LOWpostinstall file download 3
[Content_Types].xmlcommands/install_python.shcommands/install_homebrew.sh
-

Network Indicators

Concrete URLs, domains, IPs, emails, and hashes extracted from the analyzed artifact.

2 total
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Publisher Evidence

Low

project-accelerate

Publisher identity, store signals, distribution reach, and warning signals used for context. Treat this as supporting evidence, not a clean bill of health.

65
Noisy-finding weight
x1.00
Publisher domain
No domain
Missing
Store verification signal
Verified publisher
Verified
Extension portfolio
11
Portfolio

12 evidence rows available.

Finding Categories

2
IoC Indicators

YARA Rules Matched

5 rules(17 hits)
credential env files postinstall file manipulation postinstall network communication postinstall system command postinstall file download

Security Analysis Summary

Security Analysis Overview

Python Installer is a OpenVSX Registry extension published by project-accelerate. Version 0.0.20 has been analyzed by the Risky Plugins security platform, receiving a risk score of 31.5/100 (LOW risk) based on 19 security findings.

Risk Assessment

This extension presents low security risk. Some minor findings were detected, but nothing that would prevent typical usage. Reviewing the detailed findings below is recommended before use in sensitive environments.

Findings Breakdown

  • Medium: 2 finding(s)
  • Low: 17 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

Python Installer is published by project-accelerate 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.

About This Extension

Automatically installs Python

Frequently Asked Questions