CVE-2026-42994
Bitwarden Cli command injection
- Published1 May 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.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
References
Related CVEs
Recent high-severity vulnerabilities sharing a weakness type.
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-42994 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-42994 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.54%.
How severe is CVE-2026-42994?
CVE-2026-42994 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2026-42994?
Affected products include Bitwarden Cli.
How do I fix CVE-2026-42994?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.