saturn-baileys (npm) · Malicious Code
Affects saturn-baileysSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove saturn-baileys and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 16:27 UTC
Malicious package
Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-17404
What to do
Remove saturn-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 |
|---|---|---|
| npmsaturn-baileys | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The saturn-baileys npm package (version 1.0.0) is a malicious fork of the Baileys WhatsApp Web library that injects covert subscription actions into the WhatsApp socket layer. Upon connection, it silently subscribes the victim's WhatsApp account to attacker-controlled channels without user consent by issuing authenticated FOLLOW queries. The target channels are obfuscated or dynamically fetched, allowing attackers to change targets post-installation. The malicious code abuses the installer's authenticated session but does not steal credentials, maintain persistence, or execute arbitrary code.