Is "PythonScript" on Notepad++ Plugins Safe to Install?
Python Script plugin.
Risk Assessment
Analyzed5288 security findings detected across all analyzers
Severity Breakdown
Finding Categories
YARA Rules Matched
16 rules(1000 hits)Detailed Findings
1000 totalYARA Rule Matches
16 rulesSecurity Analysis Summary
Security Analysis Overview
PythonScript is a notepadpp extension published by Dave Brotherstone + Jocelyn Legault. Version 2.1.0.0 has been analyzed by the Risky Plugins security platform, receiving a risk score of 100/100 (CRITICAL risk) based on 5288 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: 1269 finding(s)
- Medium: 3380 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
PythonScript is published by Dave Brotherstone + Jocelyn Legault on the notepadpp 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.
Source Code Not Available
Source code is not available for this version of the extension.
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