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#5 BleepingComputer general November 01, 2026 at 15:11 UTC

Alpine Linux rebuilds GitLab after attempted RCE attack

By Bill Toulas

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On October 20-21, attackers attempted to exploit a critical GitLab remote code execution vulnerability against Alpine Linux's self-hosted GitLab infrastructure, prompting a full server rebuild and organization-wide password reset. The incident illustrates the real-world risk of unpatched GitLab instances in open-source CI/CD pipelines, where a successful compromise could inject malicious code into widely distributed packages. Organizations running self-managed GitLab should audit their patch levels and review recent pipeline activity for signs of tampering.

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