@sairidev/baileys-new (npm) · Malicious Code
Affects @sairidev/baileys-newSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove @sairidev/baileys-new 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-2026-17378
What to do
Remove @sairidev/baileys-new 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@sairidev/baileys-new | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The npm package @sairidev/baileys-new version 0.3.21 contains malicious code that silently subscribes the victim's WhatsApp account to attacker-controlled channels without user consent. The malicious action leverages the authenticated WhatsApp session of the installer by injecting covert subscription commands into the WhatsApp socket connection. The targeted channels are obfuscated or dynamically fetched, allowing attackers to change targets after installation. The malicious code does not steal credentials, maintain persistence, or execute arbitrary remote code.