MalwarePublished 4 Nov 2026

canta-baileys (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects canta-baileysSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove canta-baileys and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 4 Nov 2026, 20:15 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-18632

What to do

Remove canta-baileys 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
npmcanta-baileys	Affected–	Fixed in–

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Description

The canta-baileys npm package contains malicious code that compromises any computer on which it is installed or running. The compromise is severe enough that all secrets and keys stored on the affected computer should be rotated immediately from a different, secure machine. Removing the package alone may not fully eliminate the malicious presence, as the attacker may have established persistent control over the system.

Impact

Full system compromise on any computer with the canta-baileys package installed or running. This includes potential unauthorized access to all stored secrets and keys, necessitating immediate rotation of credentials. The attacker may maintain persistent control beyond the presence of the package itself.

Defensive guidance

Remove the canta-baileys package immediately from affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised computer using a separate, secure device. Because full control of the system may have been given to an attacker, consider a full system rebuild or forensic analysis to ensure complete eradication of malicious components.

Summary

The canta-baileys package distributed via npm has been identified as containing malicious code. Installation or execution of this package results in a full compromise of the affected computer, potentially allowing an attacker complete control. Due to the severity of the compromise, all stored secrets and keys on the machine should be rotated from a separate, uncompromised device. Removal of the package is recommended but may not be sufficient to eradicate all malicious artifacts or backdoors introduced by the attacker.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-475j-858m-v8ww (opens in a new tab)

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