Alpine Linux rebuilds GitLab after attempted RCE attack

Reported by BleepingComputer (Bill Toulas)

Summary by Cyber Security News1 Nov 2026, 16:11 CET

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Alpine Linux rebuilds GitLab after attempted RCE attack — Image: BleepingComputer

Hackers attempted to exploit a critical GitLab vulnerability in Alpine Linux's development infrastructure on October 20-21, prompting the open-source project to rebuild its GitLab server and reset all passwords over concerns of a possible compromise.

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