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8.5 — CRITICAL
Bitwarden CLI npm package compromised to steal developer credentials
The Bitwarden CLI was briefly compromised after attackers uploaded a malicious @bitwarden/cli package to npm containing a credential-stealing payload capable of spreading to other projects. [...]
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🔍Threat Overview
A malicious npm package was compromised, allowing attackers to steal developer credentials and exfiltrate sensitive data through GitHub repositories. The attack is linked to a separate supply chain incident involving Checkmarx.
⚙️Technical Details
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: High
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Rotate all exposed credentials, especially those used for CI/CD pipelines, cloud storage, and developer environments.
2Monitor GitHub repositories for suspicious activity and ensure public repositories are private.
3Update the Bitwarden CLI to the latest version and verify its integrity.
📦Affected Products
Product Name: @bitwarden/cli package on npmAffected Version: 2026.4.0
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