Alpine Linux rebuilds GitLab after attempted RCE attack

Hackers attempted to exploit a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in GitLab targeting Alpine Linux's development infrastructure on October 20-21. The attack prompted Alpine Linux to rebuild its GitLab server entirely and reset all user passwords as a precautionary measure due to concerns of a possible compromise. The incident highlights the ongoing risk of critical vulnerabilities in widely-used DevOps platforms being actively exploited against open-source project infrastructure. The nature of the vulnerability exploited was critical, suggesting it may be a known or zero-day GitLab flaw. The swift response by Alpine Linux, including server rebuilds and credential resets, indicates the team took the threat seriously and acted to prevent further damage or data exposure.