Score-based assessment (medium risk, 65/100). No analyst review available.
Analysis record
- Analysed
- Yesterday
- Version
- v0.1.0
- Artifact
- SHA256 CDC…B52
- Source
- Findings (non-IoC)
Evidence ledger
Ranked by severity · findings with a source location link to the code viewer
YARA Rule Matches
12 rules| Severity | Rule | Hits | Files | Metadata |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOW | credential env files | 2 | web/preview.jsweb/mermaid.min.js | - |
| LOW | postinstall persistence mechanism | 2 | web/preview.jsweb/mermaid.min.js | - |
| LOW | postinstall network communication | 5 | THIRD_PARTY_NOTICES.txtLICENSEweb/index.html +2 more | - |
| LOW | postinstall system command | 6 | web/styles/github-markdown-light.cssweb/mermaid.min.jsTHIRD_PARTY_NOTICES.txt +3 more | - |
| LOW | postinstall file manipulation | 7 | LICENSEweb/styles/hljs-github-dark.cssweb/preview.js +4 more | - |
| LOW | postinstall crypto operations | 2 | web/mermaid.min.jsweb/preview.js | - |
| LOW | postinstall registry modification | 2 | web/preview.jsweb/mermaid.min.js | - |
| LOW | postinstall obfuscation | 2 | web/preview.jsweb/mermaid.min.js | - |
| LOW | postinstall file download | 3 | web/preview.jsweb/mermaid.min.jsINSTALL.txt | - |
| LOW | SQLInjection | 1 | web/preview.js | - |
| LOW | NoUseWeakRandom | 1 | web/mermaid.min.js | - |
| LOW | DebuggerStatementsShouldNotBeUsed | 1 | web/preview.js | - |
Finding Categories
YARA Rules Matched
12 rules(34 hits)Security Analysis Summary
Security Analysis Overview
MarkdownReader is a Notepad++ Plugins extension published by Ryan Salinger. Version 0.1.0 has been analyzed by the Risky Plugins security platform, receiving a risk score of 64.99/100 (MEDIUM risk) based on 699 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
- Critical: 1 finding(s)
- High: 1 finding(s)
- Medium: 651 finding(s)
- Low: 34 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
MarkdownReader is published by Ryan Salinger on the Notepad++ Plugins 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
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