MalwarePublished 2 Nov 2026

@nuxzofficial/baileys (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects @nuxzofficial/baileysSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove @nuxzofficial/baileys and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 2 Nov 2026, 17:32 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-18467

What to do

Remove @nuxzofficial/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
npm@nuxzofficial/baileys	Affected–	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package @nuxzofficial/baileys contains malicious code that can fully compromise any computer on which it is installed or running. This compromise potentially allows an attacker full control over the affected system. Immediate removal of the package is advised, but due to the extent of the compromise, simply removing the package may not eliminate all malicious software. All secrets and keys stored on the compromised computer should be rotated immediately from a separate, secure device.

Impact

Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. All secrets and keys stored on the affected machine are at risk and should be considered compromised. The attacker may have persistent access beyond the presence of the package itself.

Defensive guidance

Remove the @nuxzofficial/baileys package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised computers using a separate, secure device. Due to the potential for persistent compromise, further forensic analysis and remediation may be necessary to ensure complete removal of malicious software.

Summary

The @nuxzofficial/baileys npm package has been identified as containing malicious code capable of fully compromising the host computer. Installation or execution of this package grants an attacker full control over the system, risking exposure and theft of all stored secrets and keys. The advisory strongly recommends removing the package and rotating all credentials from a different, uncompromised machine. However, due to the depth of the compromise, removal of the package alone may not suffice to eradicate all malicious components introduced by the attacker.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-mv5j-phwp-534j (opens in a new tab)

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AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 2 Nov 2026, 17:32 UTC

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