CVE-2026-42994 Supply chain in Bitwarden CLI
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via malicious packages distributed through the npm registry during a specific supply chain incident.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-42994?
CVE-2026-42994 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bitwarden CLI, published on 1 May 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-42994?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Bitwarden Cli.
How do I fix CVE-2026-42994?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-42994 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-42994 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-42994 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-999x-2wm3-jfx8.