TeamPCP Compromises Checkmarx Jenkins AST Plugin Weeks After KICS Supply Chain Attack

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TeamPCP Compromises Checkmarx Jenkins AST Plugin Weeks After KICS Supply Chain Attack

Thehackernews •[email protected] (The Hacker News) • May 11, 2026

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Checkmarx Jenkins Plugin Compromised by TeamPCP Malware Attack Checkmarx reported a malicious version of its Jenkins AST plugin was uploaded to the Jenkins Marketplace on May 9, 2026. This backdoored plugin, which affects security scans in Jenkins CI pipelines, poses a significant risk as it can compromise multiple projects by exploiting trusted infrastructure. Users are advised to verify they are using the correct version (2.0.13-829.vc72453fa_1c16) released on December 17, 2025. The attack is attributed to TeamPCP, which has previously targeted Checkmarx's tools, including its GitHub Actions plugin and KICS static analysis tool. The malware, dubbed Shail-Hulud, has a CVSS score of 9.4, indicating a critical vulnerability. This incident marks the third compromise of Checkmarx's packages in recent months, raising concerns about the company's security practices. Checkmarx is actively working to remove the malicious plugin and has urged users to rotate their secrets immediately. 9 sources 73

Extracted Entities

Attack Types (1)

Supply Chain Attack

Campaigns (1)

KICS Supply Chain Attack

Companies (1)

MITRE ATT&CK (1)

T1195 - Supply Chain Compromise

Platforms (1)

Tools (2)

Checkmarx Jenkins AST Plugin KICS