---
canonical: "https://firewall.lpm.dev/npm/resend-cli/v/2.26.2"
markdown: "https://firewall.lpm.dev/npm/resend-cli/v/2.26.2.md"
package: "resend-cli"
report_status: "published"
title: "resend-cli@2.26.2 npm security report"
verdict: "clean"
version: "2.26.2"
---

# resend-cli@2.26.2 npm security report

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## Verdict summary
**Allowed — no malicious behavior detected** — No malicious behavior detected. 18 low-signal pattern(s) reviewed.

- **Verdict:** Clean
- **Product-default install policy:** Allow
- **Firewall policy:** No policy match
- **Public report status:** Published
- **Threat category:** None published
- **Selected version:** 2.26.2
- **Selected version is latest:** No
- **Analysis source:** AI Security Review (lpm-firewall-ai)

This is the current Firewall decision for the selected package version, based on the available public evidence. Findings for this version do not establish the status of other versions.

AI assessment: clean; recommendation: mark clean. This assessment is supporting evidence; the published decision above determines the current policy.

Source inspection found no install hook or confirmed malicious behavior. The flagged network and process behavior implements disclosed, opt-out CLI usage telemetry, and the inspected dependency entrypoints are prompt and command-parsing libraries.

## Latest scan
- **Scanner version:** rust-scanner-worker-schema-1
- **Recorded final verdict:** Clean
- **Recorded analysis confidence:** 96.0%
- **Started:** 2026-10-28T19:39:50.446Z
- **Finished:** 2026-10-28T19:40:41.353Z
- **Download time:** 264 ms
- **Static scan time:** 1297 ms
- **AI review time:** 49344 ms
- **Total time:** 50907 ms

The recorded confidence comes from the underlying analysis. Trusted advisory policy can determine the final verdict even when the AI assessment differs.

## Security analysis

### Published attack-surface review

- **Summary:** No malicious attack surface was identified. The CLI sends limited usage telemetry to its PostHog endpoint and exposes an opt-out.

- **Trigger:** A CLI command completes.

- **Impact:** The inspected flow does not send saved credentials or command output; no attack impact was established.

- **Review source:** ai\_review

- **Reviewed:** 2026-10-28T19:40:41.353Z

### AI review details

- **Review stage:** source\_first\_review

- **Mechanism:** The command handler records command and environment metadata in a local telemetry file, then starts a detached process to send it.

- **Rationale:** Source inspection found no install hook or confirmed malicious behavior. The flagged network and process behavior implements disclosed, opt-out CLI usage telemetry, and the inspected dependency entrypoints are prompt and command-parsing libraries.

- **Files touched:** dist/cli.cjs

- **Network endpoints:** https://us.i.posthog.com/capture/

### Review decision

- **Verdict:** Clean

- **Confidence:** 96.0%

- **Recommended action:** mark\_clean

- **Intent class:** Benign

- **False-positive risk:** Low

- **Evidence for AI clean decision:** The package maps its executable to the CLI and has no install lifecycle hook. The inspected dependency entrypoints provide prompts and command parsing., The CLI sends a bounded usage event to Resend’s PostHog project when a CLI command completes. Its payload contains CLI and environment metadata, not saved credentials or command output; telemetry can be disabled.

- **Evidence against:** Telemetry is enabled by default unless opted out and is flushed by a detached child process.

## Affected versions and remediation

This report applies to resend-cli@2.26.2.

- Review the evidence and your use of resend-cli@2.26.2 before allowing it. Restrict the permissions described in this report.
- Choose an independently verified alternative or release. This report does not establish that other versions are safe.

## Public findings

### 1. Low: Scripts Present
- **Category:** Manifest
- **Confidence:** 100.0%

Package declares npm scripts.

### 2. High: Child Process
- **Category:** Source
- **Confidence:** 85.0%
- **Path:** dist/cli.cjs
- **Public source:** [View source](<https://unpkg.com/resend-cli@2.26.2/dist/cli.cjs>)

Package source references child process execution.

Public source snippet (untrusted):

```javascript
L13: (Did you mean one of ${i.join(", ")}?)`:i.length===1?`
L14: (Did you mean ${i[0]}?)`:""}vn.suggestSimilar=fp});var Fn=Pe(ur=>{var hp=require("node:events").EventEmitter,lr=require("node:child_process"),dt=require("node:path"),Mo=require("no...
L15: - specify the name in Command constructor or using .name()`);return o=o||{},o.isDefault&&(this._defaultCommandName=t._name),(o.noHelp||o.hidden)&&(t._hidden=!0),this._registerComma...
```

### 3. Medium: Dynamic Require
- **Category:** Source
- **Confidence:** 75.0%
- **Path:** dist/cli.cjs
- **Public source:** [View source](<https://unpkg.com/resend-cli@2.26.2/dist/cli.cjs>)

Package source references dynamic require/import behavior.

Public source snippet (untrusted):

```javascript
L13: (Did you mean one of ${i.join(", ")}?)`:i.length===1?`
L14: (Did you mean ${i[0]}?)`:""}vn.suggestSimilar=fp});var Fn=Pe(ur=>{var hp=require("node:events").EventEmitter,lr=require("node:child_process"),dt=require("node:path"),Mo=require("no...
L15: - specify the name in Command constructor or using .name()`);return o=o||{},o.isDefault&&(this._defaultCommandName=t._name),(o.noHelp||o.hidden)&&(t._hidden=!0),this._registerComma...
```

### 4. Medium: Network
- **Category:** Source
- **Confidence:** 75.0%

Package source references network APIs.

### 5. Medium: Environment Vars
- **Category:** Source
- **Confidence:** 75.0%

Package source references environment variables.

### 6. Medium: Install Persistence
- **Category:** Source
- **Confidence:** 75.0%
- **Path:** dist/cli.cjs
- **Public source:** [View source](<https://unpkg.com/resend-cli@2.26.2/dist/cli.cjs>)

Source writes installer persistence such as shell profile or service configuration.

Public source snippet (untrusted):

```javascript
L1: #!/usr/bin/env node
L2: "use strict";var op=Object.create;var zi=Object.defineProperty;var ip=Object.getOwnPropertyDescriptor;var rp=Object.getOwnPropertyNames;var np=Object.getPrototypeOf,ap=Object.proto...
L3: `)}displayWidth(t){return Cn(t).length}styleTitle(t){return t}styleUsage(t){return t.split(" ").map(o=>o==="[options]"?this.styleOptionText(o):o==="[command]"?this.styleSubcommandT...
...
L13: (Did you mean one of ${i.join(", ")}?)`:i.length===1?`
L14: (Did you mean ${i[0]}?)`:""}vn.suggestSimilar=fp});var Fn=Pe(ur=>{var hp=require("node:events").EventEmitter,lr=require("node:child_process"),dt=require("node:path"),Mo=require("no...
L15: - specify the name in Command constructor or using .name()`);return o=o||{},o.isDefault&&(this._defaultCommandName=t._name),(o.noHelp||o.hidde
```

### 7. Low: Filesystem
- **Category:** Source
- **Confidence:** 70.0%

Package source references filesystem APIs.

### 8. High: Same File Env Network Execution
- **Category:** Source
- **Confidence:** 85.0%
- **Path:** dist/cli.cjs
- **Public source:** [View source](<https://unpkg.com/resend-cli@2.26.2/dist/cli.cjs>)

A single source file combines environment access, network access, and code or shell execution; review context before blocking.

Public source snippet (untrusted):

```javascript
L144: </defs>
L145: </svg>`});var Cs,Ee,ws,vs,Lh,Us=Ke(()=>{"use strict";Cs=require("node:crypto"),Ee=require("node:fs"),ws=require("node:path"),vs=(e,t,o)=>{let i=`${e}.tmp.${process.pid}.${(0,Cs.ran...
L146: `,384),(0,qe.chmodSync)(o,384),o}function bi(e){if(e)return e;let t=process.env.RESEND_PROFILE;if(t)return t;let o=Te();return o?.active_profile?o.active_profile:"default"}function...
L147: Create a full access key at https://resend.com/api-keys`;wt=()=>(0,Zt.join)(Ve(),"credentials.json.lock")});function v(){return!(!process.stdin.isTTY||!process.stdout.isTTY||proces...
L148: `)}async function Md(e){if(Tg(e))return;let t=Dg(),o=Date.now();if(t&&o-t.lastChecked<_g){Pi(fe,t.latestVersion)&&process.stderr.write(Gd(t.latestVersion));return}let i=await dn();...
...
L151: 
L152: `))}funct
```

### 9. Critical: Hardcoded Runtime Data Exfiltration
- **Category:** Source
- **Confidence:** 94.0%
- **Path:** dist/cli.cjs
- **Public source:** [View source](<https://unpkg.com/resend-cli@2.26.2/dist/cli.cjs>)

Source sends credentials or rich application records to a package-controlled external receiver enabled by default.

Public source snippet (untrusted):

```javascript
Source sends the broad process environment to a literal external destination.
L1: #!/usr/bin/env node
L2: "use strict";var op=Object.create;var zi=Object.defineProperty;var ip=Object.getOwnPropertyDescriptor;var rp=Object.getOwnPropertyNames;var np=Object.getPrototypeOf,ap=Object.proto...
L3: `)}displayWidth(t){return Cn(t).length}styleTitle(t){return t}styleUsage(t){return t.split(" ").map(o=>o==="[options]"?this.styleOptionText(o):o==="[command]"?this.styleSubcommandT...
...
L13: (Did you mean one of ${i.join(", ")}?)`:i.length===1?`
L14: (Did you mean ${i[0]}?)`:""}vn.suggestSimilar=fp});var Fn=Pe(ur=>{var hp=require("node:events").EventEmitter,lr=require("node:child_process"),dt=require("node:path"),Mo=require("no...
L15: - specify the name in Command constructor or using .name()`);ret
```

### 10. Critical: Command Output Exfiltration
- **Category:** Source
- **Confidence:** 90.0%
- **Path:** dist/cli.cjs
- **Public source:** [View source](<https://unpkg.com/resend-cli@2.26.2/dist/cli.cjs>)

Source executes local commands and sends command output to an external endpoint.

Public source snippet (untrusted):

```javascript
L13: (Did you mean one of ${i.join(", ")}?)`:i.length===1?`
L14: (Did you mean ${i[0]}?)`:""}vn.suggestSimilar=fp});var Fn=Pe(ur=>{var hp=require("node:events").EventEmitter,lr=require("node:child_process"),dt=require("node:path"),Mo=require("no...
L15: - specify the name in Command constructor or using .name()`);return o=o||{},o.isDefault&&(this._defaultCommandName=t._name),(o.noHelp||o.hidden)&&(t._hidden=!0),this._registerComma...
...
L26: Expecting one of '${i.join("', '")}'`);let r=`${t}Help`;return this.on(r,n=>{let a;typeof o=="function"?a=o({error:n.error,command:n.command}):a=o,a&&n.write(`${a}
L27: `)}),this}_outputHelpIfRequested(t){let o=this._getHelpOption();o&&t.find(r=>o.is(r))&&(this.outputHelp(),this._exit(0,"commander.helpDisplayed","(outputHelp)"))}};function Kn(e){r...
```

### 11. High: Sandbox Evasion Gated Capability
- **Category:** Source
- **Confidence:** 84.0%
- **Path:** dist/cli.cjs
- **Public source:** [View source](<https://unpkg.com/resend-cli@2.26.2/dist/cli.cjs>)

Source gates dangerous network, credential, or execution behavior behind CI, host, platform, time, or geo fingerprint checks.

Public source snippet (untrusted):

```javascript
L1: #!/usr/bin/env node
L2: "use strict";var op=Object.create;var zi=Object.defineProperty;var ip=Object.getOwnPropertyDescriptor;var rp=Object.getOwnPropertyNames;var np=Object.getPrototypeOf,ap=Object.proto...
L3: `)}displayWidth(t){return Cn(t).length}styleTitle(t){return t}styleUsage(t){return t.split(" ").map(o=>o==="[options]"?this.styleOptionText(o):o==="[command]"?this.styleSubcommandT...
...
L13: (Did you mean one of ${i.join(", ")}?)`:i.length===1?`
L14: (Did you mean ${i[0]}?)`:""}vn.suggestSimilar=fp});var Fn=Pe(ur=>{var hp=require("node:events").EventEmitter,lr=require("node:child_process"),dt=require("node:path"),Mo=require("no...
L15: - specify the name in Command constructor or using .name()`);return o=o||{},o.isDefault&&(this._defaultCommandName=t._name),(o.noHelp||o.hidde
```

### 12. Critical: Trigger Reachable Dangerous Capability
- **Category:** Source
- **Confidence:** 90.0%
- **Path:** dist/cli.cjs
- **Public source:** [View source](<https://unpkg.com/resend-cli@2.26.2/dist/cli.cjs>)

A package entrypoint or install-time lifecycle script reaches a source file with blocking dangerous behavior.

Public source snippet (untrusted):

```javascript
Trigger-reachable chain: manifest.bin -> dist/cli.cjs
L13: (Did you mean one of ${i.join(", ")}?)`:i.length===1?`
L14: (Did you mean ${i[0]}?)`:""}vn.suggestSimilar=fp});var Fn=Pe(ur=>{var hp=require("node:events").EventEmitter,lr=require("node:child_process"),dt=require("node:path"),Mo=require("no...
L15: - specify the name in Command constructor or using .name()`);return o=o||{},o.isDefault&&(this._defaultCommandName=t._name),(o.noHelp||o.hidden)&&(t._hidden=!0),this._registerComma...
...
L26: Expecting one of '${i.join("', '")}'`);let r=`${t}Help`;return this.on(r,n=>{let a;typeof o=="function"?a=o({error:n.error,command:n.command}):a=o,a&&n.write(`${a}
L27: `)}),this}_outputHelpIfRequested(t){let o=this._getHelpOption();o&&t.find(r=>o.is(r))&&(this.outputHelp(),this._exit(0,"commander.
```

### 13. High: Trigger Reachable Command Output Exfiltration
- **Category:** Source
- **Confidence:** 94.0%
- **Path:** dist/cli.cjs
- **Public source:** [View source](<https://unpkg.com/resend-cli@2.26.2/dist/cli.cjs>)

A manifest entrypoint or package-local install chain reaches command-output exfiltration behavior.

Public source snippet (untrusted):

```javascript
Trigger-reachable command-output exfiltration chain: manifest.bin -> dist/cli.cjs
L13: (Did you mean one of ${i.join(", ")}?)`:i.length===1?`
L14: (Did you mean ${i[0]}?)`:""}vn.suggestSimilar=fp});var Fn=Pe(ur=>{var hp=require("node:events").EventEmitter,lr=require("node:child_process"),dt=require("node:path"),Mo=require("no...
L15: - specify the name in Command constructor or using .name()`);return o=o||{},o.isDefault&&(this._defaultCommandName=t._name),(o.noHelp||o.hidden)&&(t._hidden=!0),this._registerComma...
...
L26: Expecting one of '${i.join("', '")}'`);let r=`${t}Help`;return this.on(r,n=>{let a;typeof o=="function"?a=o({error:n.error,command:n.command}):a=o,a&&n.write(`${a}
L27: `)}),this}_outputHelpIfRequested(t){let o=this._getHelpOption();o&&t.find(r=>o.is(r))&&(this.outputHel
```

### 14. High: Trigger Reachable Persistence
- **Category:** Source
- **Confidence:** 94.0%
- **Path:** dist/cli.cjs
- **Public source:** [View source](<https://unpkg.com/resend-cli@2.26.2/dist/cli.cjs>)

A manifest entrypoint or package-local install chain reaches persistence behavior.

Public source snippet (untrusted):

```javascript
Trigger-reachable persistence chain: manifest.bin -> dist/cli.cjs
L1: #!/usr/bin/env node
L2: "use strict";var op=Object.create;var zi=Object.defineProperty;var ip=Object.getOwnPropertyDescriptor;var rp=Object.getOwnPropertyNames;var np=Object.getPrototypeOf,ap=Object.proto...
L3: `)}displayWidth(t){return Cn(t).length}styleTitle(t){return t}styleUsage(t){return t.split(" ").map(o=>o==="[options]"?this.styleOptionText(o):o==="[command]"?this.styleSubcommandT...
...
L13: (Did you mean one of ${i.join(", ")}?)`:i.length===1?`
L14: (Did you mean ${i[0]}?)`:""}vn.suggestSimilar=fp});var Fn=Pe(ur=>{var hp=require("node:events").EventEmitter,lr=require("node:child_process"),dt=require("node:path"),Mo=require("no...
L15: - specify the name in Command constructor or using .name()`);return o=o||{},
```

### 15. Low: High Entropy Strings
- **Category:** Supply Chain
- **Confidence:** 55.0%

Package source contains high-entropy string patterns.

### 16. Low: Telemetry
- **Category:** Supply Chain
- **Confidence:** 70.0%

Package source references telemetry or analytics APIs.

### 17. Low: Url Strings
- **Category:** Supply Chain
- **Confidence:** 65.0%

Package source contains URL literals.

### 18. Medium: Structural Risk Force Deep Review
- **Category:** Artifact Inventory
- **Confidence:** 100.0%

Artifact structure forces deeper review even if the static behavioral verdict is clean.

## Dependencies and install lifecycle
- **Lifecycle scripts present:** No

- **Dependencies:** 7
- **Optional dependencies:** 0
- **Peer dependencies:** 0
- **Development dependencies:** 6
- **Published dependency-graph edges:** 7

### Published dependency entries
- @clack/prompts 1.4.0 (Dependency)
- @commander-js/extra-typings 14.0.0 (Dependency)
- commander 14.0.3 (Dependency)
- esbuild 0.28.1 (Dependency)
- esbuild-wasm 0.28.0 (Dependency)
- picocolors 1.1.1 (Dependency)
- resend 6.34.1 (Dependency)

## Package metadata
- **Package:** resend-cli
- **Ecosystem:** npm
- **Version:** 2.26.2
- **License:** MIT
- **Version published:** 2026-10-28T19:37:01.579Z
- **Package first seen:** 2026-07-03T14:11:38.853Z
- **Package last seen:** 2026-11-03T20:04:02.768Z
- **Known versions:** 25
- **Latest version:** 2.27.0
- **Appeal under review:** No
- **Description:** The official CLI for Resend
- **Maintainers:** zenorocha, felipefreitag, 443pablo
- **Keywords:** cli, resend, email, api, tanstack-intent
- **Runtime engines:** node: \>=22
- **Artifact files:** 23
- **Artifact unpacked size:** 790,414 bytes
- **Artifact signatures:** 2
- **Attestations:** Yes
- **Provenance:** https://slsa.dev/provenance/v1

## References
- [HTML security report](<https://firewall.lpm.dev/npm/resend-cli/v/2.26.2>)
- [Repository](<https://github.com/resend/resend-cli>)
- [Homepage](<https://github.com/resend/resend-cli#readme>)
- [Issues](<https://github.com/resend/resend-cli/issues>)
