Malware in @fhkry/baileys-v2
Malware was discovered in the npm package @fhkry/baileys-v2. Systems with this package installed or running are considered fully compromised and require immediate remediation.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the package installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- @fhkry/baileys-v2
A malware-containing version of the npm package @fhkry/baileys-v2 was published and made available to users. The advisory indicates that any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised, with potential for complete system takeover by an external entity.\n\nThe malicious package grants full control of affected systems to outside actors. Users are advised that removing the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software that resulted from the installation, as the attacker may have established persistent access.\n\nThis incident was disclosed via GitHub Advisory GHSA-g5qp-fx35-w54m on 2026-07-15.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- @fhkry/baileys-v2
Remediation
- Immediately remove the @fhkry/baileys-v2 package from all systems
- Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials stored on affected computers from a different, uncompromised computer
- Perform a full security audit and malware scan of any system that had this package installed
- Review system logs and network traffic for signs of unauthorized access or data exfiltration
- Consider the affected system(s) as potentially fully compromised and plan for complete rebuild if critical systems are involved
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-g5qp-fx35-w54m · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in @fhkry/baileys-v2." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 15, 2026; last updated July 15, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-fhkry-baileys-v2-1xkllj
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