Maven Plugins from Hell: When Your Build Hijacks Your PC

Modern software development relies heavily on build tools like Apache Maven to manage dependencies, compile code, and automate deployments. However, what happens when a seemingly harmless Maven plugin turns out to be malicious? In recent years, attackers have weaponized Maven plugins to execute arbitrary code, steal credentials, and even mine cryptocurrency on developers’ machines. This article explores: Real-world cases of …

Apr 21, 2025 - 07:14

Modern software development relies heavily on build tools like Apache Maven to manage dependencies, compile code, and automate deployments. However, what happens when a seemingly harmless Maven plugin turns out to be malicious? In recent years, attackers have weaponized Maven plugins to execute arbitrary code, steal credentials, and even mine cryptocurrency on developers’ machines. This article explores: Real-world cases of …