OpenVSX Registry Verified

Pylint

b85a3f9c-cf5f-5720-8675-ea3aa9f94821 | v2025.2.0
53/ 100
MEDIUM risk
Risk verdict
Review before use

Score-based assessment (medium risk, 53/100). No analyst review available.

Analysis record

Analysed
2 weeks ago
Version
v2025.2.0
Artifact
SHA256 8ED…287
Source
Findings (non-IoC)

Evidence ledger

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

623 detail rows

YARA Rule Matches

14 rules
SeverityRuleHitsFilesMetadata
LOWcredential env files 24
dist/extension.js.mapbundled/libs/pylint/__init__.pybundled/tool/lsp_server.py +21 more
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LOWpostinstall persistence mechanism 3
bundled/libs/astroid/brain/brain_subprocess.pydist/extension.js.mapbundled/libs/packaging/licenses/_spdx.py
-
LOWNoUseEval 12
bundled/libs/pylint/lint/pylinter.pybundled/libs/attr/_make.pybundled/libs/dill/temp.py +9 more
-
LOWNoUseWeakRandom 2
dist/extension.jsdist/extension.js.map
-
LOWpostinstall file download 29
bundled/libs/platformdirs-4.3.6.dist-info/METADATAbundled/libs/astroid/brain/helpers.pybundled/libs/cattrs-24.1.2.dist-info/METADATA +26 more
-
LOWDebuggerStatementsShouldNotBeUsed 3
dist/extension.js.mapbundled/libs/attr/_make.pybundled/libs/attrs-25.1.0.dist-info/METADATA
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LOWpostinstall obfuscation 105
bundled/libs/packaging/_elffile.pybundled/libs/pylint/reporters/json_reporter.pybundled/libs/isort/stdlibs/py37.py +102 more
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LOWpostinstall network communication 65
bundled/libs/astroid/brain/brain_curses.pybundled/libs/astroid/brain/brain_six.pybundled/libs/dill/__info__.py +62 more
-
LOWpostinstall system command 128
bundled/libs/isort/main.pybundled/libs/colorama-0.4.6.dist-info/METADATAbundled/libs/cattrs/gen/__init__.py +125 more
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LOWUsingShellInterpreterWhenExecutingOSCommands 2
dist/extension.jsdist/extension.js.map
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LOWpostinstall file manipulation 148
bundled/libs/dill/_dill.pybundled/libs/isort/main.pybundled/libs/cattrs/gen/__init__.py +145 more
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LOWpostinstall registry modification 8
bundled/libs/pylint/message/message_definition_store.pybundled/libs/platformdirs/windows.pybundled/libs/dill/_dill.py +5 more
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LOWpostinstall environment access 25
bundled/libs/typing_extensions.pybundled/libs/platformdirs-4.3.6.dist-info/METADATAbundled/libs/isort/setuptools_commands.py +22 more
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LOWpostinstall crypto operations 66
bundled/libs/attrs/__init__.pyibundled/libs/astroid/_backport_stdlib_names.pybundled/libs/isort/stdlibs/py36.py +63 more
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Network Indicators

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

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Publisher Evidence

Low

ms-python

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
539
Portfolio

12 evidence rows available.

Finding Categories

1,713
IoC Indicators

YARA Rules Matched

14 rules(620 hits)
credential env files postinstall persistence mechanism NoUseEval NoUseWeakRandom postinstall file download DebuggerStatementsShouldNotBeUsed postinstall obfuscation postinstall network communication postinstall system command UsingShellInterpreterWhenExecutingOSCommands postinstall file manipulation postinstall registry modification postinstall environment access postinstall crypto operations

Security Analysis Summary

Security Analysis Overview

Pylint is a OpenVSX Registry extension published by ms-python. Version 2025.2.0 has been analyzed by the Risky Plugins security platform, receiving a risk score of 53.3/100 (MEDIUM risk) based on 2336 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: 1713 finding(s)
  • Low: 623 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

Pylint is published by ms-python 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

Linting support for Python files using Pylint.

Frequently Asked Questions