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Malicious code in alipclutch-baileys (npm)

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High
Published: 08/05/2026 (08/05/2026, 06:16:49 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: alipclutch-baileys

Description

The alipclutch-baileys npm package, a fork of the Baileys WhatsApp library, contains malicious code that covertly sends message data to a third-party host. The code obfuscates the destination URL and issues network requests to https://fiora.nixel.my.id/ within the core message-send functionality. This behavior is consistent with unauthorized exfiltration of message traffic using the installer's authenticated session. Multiple specific versions of the package are affected.

Affected software

npmghsa
alipclutch-baileys
Affected versions
=8.6.60=8.6.58=8.6.59=8.6.75=8.6.77=8.6.63=8.6.70=8.6.71=8.6.64=8.6.66=8.6.72=8.6.61=8.6.74=8.6.65

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/07/2026, 07:32:14 UTC

Technical Analysis

The alipclutch-baileys package includes obfuscated code in lib/Socket/messages-send.js that reconstructs a hardcoded URL (https://fiora.nixel.my.id/) from a decimal-byte array using String.fromCharCode. This URL is unrelated to WhatsApp infrastructure and is contacted during normal message sending operations, diverting message data to a third-party endpoint controlled by the package author. The obfuscation and placement within the core send path strongly indicate covert exfiltration or relay of message traffic leveraging the authenticated session of the user.

Potential Impact

Message data sent via the alipclutch-baileys package is diverted to an unauthorized third-party server, potentially exposing sensitive communication content to the package author or other malicious actors. This compromises confidentiality and integrity of message traffic processed through the affected versions of the package.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation is currently documented for this issue. Users should immediately discontinue use of the affected alipclutch-baileys package versions and replace them with a trusted, verified version of the Baileys library or an alternative. Review and audit any systems or environments where this package was installed for potential data exposure. Monitor for suspicious network traffic to the indicated third-party host and block it if possible. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or trusted sources for updates.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-12108
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Ecosystems
["npm"]

Threat ID: 6a7573b6bf8831d539d93bfb

Added to database: 08/07/2026, 05:57:10 UTC

Last enriched: 08/07/2026, 07:32:14 UTC

Last updated: 09/22/2026, 19:40:04 UTC

Views: 32

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