Is "PythonScript" on Notepad++ Plugins Safe to Install?

Dave Brotherstone + Jocelyn Legault · notepadpp · v2.1.0.0

Python Script plugin.

Risk Assessment

Analyzed
100
out of 100
CRITICAL

5288 security findings detected across all analyzers

Severity Breakdown

0
Critical
1269
High
3380
Medium
0
Low
0
Info

Finding Categories

1000
Malware Signatures

YARA Rules Matched

16 rules(1000 hits)
postinstall file manipulation postinstall persistence mechanism postinstall system command postinstall crypto operations postinstall obfuscation postinstall environment access postinstall file download NoUseEval postinstall network communication postinstall registry modification RedirectToUnknownPath DebuggerStatementsShouldNotBeUsed credential env files NoUseWeakRandom SQLInjection WeakSSLTLSProtocolsShouldNotBeUsed

Detailed Findings

1000 total

YARA Rule Matches

16 rules

Security 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.

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