notepad-plus-plus / notepad-plus-plus/nppPluginList

Vetting of plugins

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Description

Are the plugins added to this list vetted at all?

Notepad++ makes sure the list of plugins is signed so it knows it is downloading the expected bytes, but is any if the DLL files etc actually ran through a virus checker at all or something?

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the nppPluginList repository and how the signed plugin list handles its DLL entries. The issue names no files or tests, so first determine whether plugin vetting or virus scanning is currently documented or implemented; done would require a clearly documented or established vetting process.

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Assessment

Domain
security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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