Alpine Linux rebuilds GitLab server after attempted attack on critical flaw

Attempted exploitation of a critical GitLab◆ vulnerability, described as remote code execution, hit Alpine Linux◆'s development infrastructure on 20 to 21 October. The article names no CVE ID and gives no affected or fixed GitLab versions. Alpine rebuilt its GitLab server and reset all passwords as a precaution, but the article does not confirm a successful compromise. Defenders running self-hosted GitLab should check the vendor advisory for this flaw, confirm their version is patched, and review logs for the 20 to 21 October window.

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