Malware in zaldy-baileys
Malware was discovered in the npm package zaldy-baileys, resulting in full system compromise for any computer with the package installed or running. The advisory recommends treating affected systems as fully compromised and rotating all secrets and keys from a different computer.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the package installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- zaldy-baileys
The npm package zaldy-baileys was found to contain malware. According to the GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-chjv-gxch-4gwg), any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.\n\nThe advisory recommends immediate action: all secrets and keys stored on affected computers should be rotated immediately from a different, unaffected computer. While the package should be removed, the advisory notes that full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, meaning there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from the installation.\n\nThis represents a critical supply chain attack through a compromised npm package with potential for complete system takeover.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- zaldy-baileys
Remediation
- Remove the zaldy-baileys package immediately
- Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials from a different, unaffected computer
- Treat any computer that had this package installed or running as fully compromised
- Perform a full security audit and malware scan of affected systems
- Review system logs for any unauthorized access or activity during the period the package was installed
- Consider rebuilding affected systems from clean media if possible
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-chjv-gxch-4gwg · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in zaldy-baileys." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 15, 2026; last updated July 15, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-zaldy-baileys-9a5dfp
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