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Bitwarden CLI compromised in supply chain attack linked to TeamPCP
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Published 2026-04-23 19:21 UTCUpdated 2026-04-24 15:34 UTC
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Evidence trail (top sources)
top sources (4 domains)domains are deduped. counts indicate coverage, not truth.4 top sources shown
Overview
A malicious version of Bitwarden CLI was briefly published on npm following a supply chain attack linked to the threat group TeamPCP and the Checkmarx hack.
Score total
1.5
Momentum 24h
5
Posts
5
Origins
5
Source types
1
Duplicate ratio
0%
Why now
- The attack occurred recently and was swiftly mitigated, underscoring the importance of timely threat detection.
- It is linked to a broader campaign involving the Checkmarx supply chain breach, indicating coordinated threat activity.
- Developers and organizations must remain vigilant against supply chain compromises in software dependencies.
Why it matters
- Supply chain attacks on popular open-source tools risk widespread credential theft and malware spread.
- Quick detection and remediation are critical to prevent compromise of sensitive user data and developer environments.
- This incident highlights the ongoing threat posed by sophisticated groups like TeamPCP targeting CI/CD pipelines.
LLM analysis
Topic mix: lowPromo risk: lowSource quality: high
Recurring claims
- Bitwarden CLI npm package was compromised in a supply chain attack linked to TeamPCP and Checkmarx breach
- The malicious Bitwarden CLI version contained credential-stealing malware capable of worm-like propagation
- The malicious package was detected and removed within 1.5 hours with no evidence of user data compromise
How sources frame it
- CSO Online: neutral
All evidence
All evidence
Checkmarx supply chain hack impacts Bitwarden CLI
SC Media · scworld.com · 2026-04-24 15:34 UTC
Npm Supply Chain Malware Attack Targets Developers With Worm-Like Propagation
Infosecurity Magazine · infosecurity-magazine.com · 2026-04-24 08:10 UTC
Bitwarden NPM Package Hit in Supply Chain Attack
SecurityWeek · securityweek.com · 2026-04-24 08:07 UTC
Bitwarden CLI password manager trojanized in supply chain attack
CSO Online · csoonline.com · 2026-04-23 23:09 UTC
Bitwarden CLI npm package compromised to steal developer credentials
BleepingComputer · bleepingcomputer.com · 2026-04-23 19:21 UTC
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- SecurityWeek (1)
- CSO Online (1)
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- infosecurity-magazine.com (1)
- securityweek.com (1)
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