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GitLab issues urgent patch for critical RCE vulnerability in CI/CD regex compiler

GitLab has alerted users to a maximum-severity remote code execution vulnerability in its CI/CD Regular Expression Compiler. Users are urged to apply the patch immediately to prevent potential exploitation.

Source: BleepingComputer · bleepingcomputer.com Published 2026-10-12T13:09:09+00:00 Detected 2026-10-12T13:23:28+00:00
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GitLab has alerted users to a maximum-severity remote code execution vulnerability in its CI/CD Regular Expression Compiler. Users are urged to apply the patch immediately to prevent potential exploitation.

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GitLab warned users today to immediately patch a maximum-severity vulnerability in the CI/CD Regular Expression Compiler that could let remote attackers run arbitrary code on targeted instances. [...]

This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely, posing a significant security risk to GitLab instances. Prompt patching is essential to protect development pipelines and sensitive data.

Security-conscious readers may want to review the source and watch for practical exposure or mitigation details.

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Recognizable Entity Score 73 Practical Impact Score 8 Novelty Interest Score 70 Consequence Score 46 Curiosity Score 0 Shareability Score 58

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