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Malicious code in @xsat10/baileys-xsat (npm)

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Critical
Published: 08/06/2026 (08/06/2026, 03:30:21 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: @xsat10/baileys-xsat

Description

The npm package @xsat10/baileys-xsat version 2.0.0 is a fork of the Baileys WhatsApp Web library that contains malicious code. Although some code patterns resemble normal media upload and connectivity checks, the fork's provenance is suspicious due to prior instances of Baileys forks embedding covert side effects using authenticated WhatsApp sessions. The package is considered fully compromising to any computer on which it is installed, potentially allowing an attacker full control. Immediate removal and secret rotation are advised.

Affected software

npmghsa
@xsat10/baileys-xsat
Affected versions
=2.0.0

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/06/2026, 18:40:44 UTC

Technical Analysis

The @xsat10/baileys-xsat npm package (version 2.0.0) is a malicious fork of the Baileys WhatsApp Web library. Static analysis detected code patterns consistent with Baileys functionality but raised concerns due to the fork's history of embedding covert side effects such as auto-following author-controlled newsletters and install counters using the victim's authenticated WhatsApp session. No direct evidence of data exfiltration or non-first-party destinations was found in the matched code paths. However, the package is flagged as fully compromising any system where it is installed, implying potential full system compromise.

Potential Impact

Any computer with this package installed should be considered fully compromised. Attackers may have gained full control over the system, including access to all stored secrets and keys. Removal of the package alone does not guarantee elimination of all malicious software introduced. Immediate secret and key rotation from a separate, trusted device is necessary to mitigate ongoing risk.

Defensive Guidance

Remove the @xsat10/baileys-xsat package immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on compromised computers from a different, secure device. Due to the potential full system compromise, further forensic investigation and remediation may be required. No official patch or fix is available; the package itself is malicious and should not be used.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
MAL-2026-13390
Osv Schema Version
1.7.4
Aliases
["GHSA-fj9m-r2qx-cc39"]
Ecosystems
["npm"]
Database Specific Severity
null
Cvss Version
null

Threat ID: 6a74cf8ebf8831d5391aea5c

Added to database: 08/06/2026, 18:16:46 UTC

Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 18:40:44 UTC

Last updated: 08/06/2026, 18:40:44 UTC

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