MAL-2026-10657: Malicious code in @sauruslord/baileys (npm)
The npm package @sauruslord/baileys contains malicious code that can fully compromise any computer on which it is installed or running. The compromise includes potential unauthorized access to all secrets and keys stored on the affected system. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate secret and key rotation from a different, trusted computer is strongly advised.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The @sauruslord/baileys npm package is identified as containing malicious code that compromises the host system completely. Installation or execution of this package can lead to full system compromise, including exposure of stored secrets and keys. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts or backdoors. This threat is classified as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability, and no CVSS score or patch information is available.
Potential Impact
Any system with the @sauruslord/baileys package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control over the system, including access to all stored secrets and keys. This can lead to unauthorized data access, credential theft, and persistent malicious presence on the affected machine.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the @sauruslord/baileys package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on compromised machines from a separate, trusted computer. Because full system compromise is likely, consider rebuilding affected systems to ensure complete removal of malicious software.
MAL-2026-10657: Malicious code in @sauruslord/baileys (npm)
Description
The npm package @sauruslord/baileys contains malicious code that can fully compromise any computer on which it is installed or running. The compromise includes potential unauthorized access to all secrets and keys stored on the affected system. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate secret and key rotation from a different, trusted computer is strongly advised.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The @sauruslord/baileys npm package is identified as containing malicious code that compromises the host system completely. Installation or execution of this package can lead to full system compromise, including exposure of stored secrets and keys. Due to the nature of the compromise, simply uninstalling the package may not remove all malicious artifacts or backdoors. This threat is classified as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability, and no CVSS score or patch information is available.
Potential Impact
Any system with the @sauruslord/baileys package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control over the system, including access to all stored secrets and keys. This can lead to unauthorized data access, credential theft, and persistent malicious presence on the affected machine.
Mitigation Recommendations
Remove the @sauruslord/baileys package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on compromised machines from a separate, trusted computer. Because full system compromise is likely, consider rebuilding affected systems to ensure complete removal of malicious software.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-10657
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-gq5v-w47h-r596"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a577ee168715ace43b4068c
Added to database: 07/15/2026, 12:36:49 UTC
Last enriched: 07/15/2026, 12:52:00 UTC
Last updated: 07/16/2026, 03:34:00 UTC
Views: 5
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