CVE-2026-42994

9.8 CRITICAL

Published: May 01, 2026 Modified: May 04, 2026

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://community.bitwarden.com/t/bitwarden-statement-on-checkmarx-supply-chain-incident/96127

Source: cve@mitre.org

Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory

1 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

9.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.0%

14th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78 CWE-94

Affected Vendors

bitwarden

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