baileys-xbats (npm) · Malicious Code
Affects baileys-xbatsSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove baileys-xbats and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 12 Oct 2026, 22:48 UTC
Malicious package
Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-17388
What to do
Remove baileys-xbats from every project, lockfile and image that pulls it in. Treat any host that installed it as compromised: rotate the credentials, tokens and keys it could read, from a clean machine.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| npmbaileys-xbats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The baileys-xbats npm package is a malicious fork of the Baileys WhatsApp Web library that silently subscribes the victim's WhatsApp account to attacker-controlled channels without user consent. This behavior affects versions 1.0.0 through 1.0.3. The malicious code issues authenticated FOLLOW queries using the victim's own WhatsApp session. The attack does not involve credential theft, persistence, or remote code execution.