Cobolwise: COBOL & Copybooks
Score-based assessment (medium risk, 48/100). No analyst review available.
Analysis record
- Analysed
- 2 days ago
- Version
- v1.0.0
- Artifact
- SHA256 36D…62A
- Source
- Findings (non-IoC)
Evidence ledger
Ranked by severity · findings with a source location link to the code viewer
YARA Rule Matches
10 rules| Severity | Rule | Hits | Files | Metadata |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOW | PM Zip with js | 1 | jetbrain-plugin-cobolwise/lib/jetbrain-plugin-cobolwise-1.0.0-searchableOptions.jar | - |
| LOW | postinstall persistence mechanism | 1 | jetbrain-plugin-cobolwise/language-server/server.jar | - |
| LOW | postinstall file download | 2 | jetbrain-plugin-cobolwise/language-server/server.jarjetbrain-plugin-cobolwise/docker/Dockerfile | - |
| LOW | postinstall crypto operations | 1 | jetbrain-plugin-cobolwise/language-server/server.jar | - |
| LOW | postinstall file manipulation | 4 | jetbrain-plugin-cobolwise/language-server/LICENSE.txtjetbrain-plugin-cobolwise/sample-project/jcl/PAYJOB.jcljetbrain-plugin-cobolwise/language-server/server.jar +1 more | - |
| LOW | JavaDropper | 1 | jetbrain-plugin-cobolwise/language-server/server.jar | - |
| LOW | postinstall registry modification | 1 | jetbrain-plugin-cobolwise/language-server/server.jar | - |
| LOW | postinstall obfuscation | 1 | jetbrain-plugin-cobolwise/language-server/server.jar | - |
| LOW | postinstall network communication | 2 | jetbrain-plugin-cobolwise/language-server/LICENSE.txtjetbrain-plugin-cobolwise/language-server/server.jar | - |
| LOW | postinstall system command | 5 | jetbrain-plugin-cobolwise/sample-project/jcl/PAYDDjetbrain-plugin-cobolwise/docker/cobolcheckjetbrain-plugin-cobolwise/sample-project/jcl/PRINTPAY.proc +2 more | - |
Publisher Evidence
Lowkitss-tech
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
10 rules(19 hits)Security Analysis Summary
Security Analysis Overview
Cobolwise: COBOL & Copybooks is a JetBrains Marketplace extension published by kitss-tech. Version 1.0.0 has been analyzed by the Risky Plugins security platform, receiving a risk score of 48.4/100 (MEDIUM risk) based on 601 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
- Medium: 566 finding(s)
- Low: 19 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
Cobolwise: COBOL & Copybooks is published by kitss-tech on the JetBrains Marketplace marketplace. The extension has approximately 2 users.
Recommendation
Exercise caution with this extension. Review the detailed findings and ensure the requested permissions align with the extension's stated functionality before installation.
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