CVSS 9.8 · CRITICAL
CVE-2026-42994
Bitwarden CLI 2026.4.0 from 2026-04-22T21:57Z to 2026-04-22T23:30Z, when obtained from npm, had embedded malicious code. This is related to a Checkmarx supply chain incident.
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Bitwarden CLI versions distributed via npm between 21:57Z and 23:30Z on April 22, 2026, contained malicious code due to a supply chain incident. If you installed or updated the CLI during this window, your environment may be compromised; you should immediately verify your installation and rotate any secrets or keys accessible to the tool.
Severity
Score: 9.8(CRITICAL)
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAV: NETWORK
AC: LOW
PR: NONE
UI: NONE
S: UNCHANGED
C: HIGH
I: HIGH
A: HIGH
Weakness (CWE):
CWE-78CWE-94EPSS
Probability of exploitation (next 30 days): 0.0005 (0.0%)
Percentile: 13.9%
EPSS: 2026-05-06
Affects
bitwarden:cliTechnical description
Bitwarden CLI 2026.4.0 from 2026-04-22T21:57Z to 2026-04-22T23:30Z, when obtained from npm, had embedded malicious code. This is related to a Checkmarx supply chain incident.
Published: 5/1/2026, 5:16:01 AM
Last modified: 5/4/2026, 6:23:38 PM