src_d11443da85ea659d49
- Source-provided label
- Not reported
- Evidence class
- mentioned in report
- Confidence
- Not reported
- Observed
- Nov 01, 2024 00:00 UTC
- Retrieved
- Oct 08, 2026 03:52 UTC
Repo swatting attack deletes/blocks GitHub and GitLab accounts
A technique called "repo swatting" allows attackers to delete GitHub and block GitLab accounts by exploiting file upload features and abuse reporting mechanisms. Attackers upload malicious files to a target's repository, then report the account for hosting malicious content, potentially resulting in account deletion. The vulnerability was partially mitigated by October 2024 via changes in upload U
Reference details
- Source category
- Research & news
- Report title
Repo swatting attack deletes/blocks GitHub and GitLab accounts- First reported
- Nov 01, 2024 00:00 UTC
- Last reported
- Nov 01, 2024 00:00 UTC
- Catalog updated
- Oct 08, 2026 03:52 UTC
- Record ID
638fc4992fb43c6722d667c03e223a92c81b9d585577699d1c80d774a2dc4837
Published indicators
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Source observations
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Feed collection status
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1 sources: 0 stale, 0 needing attention, 0 paused, 1 unverified.
Review source update dates and status
- src_d11443da85ea659d49Collection status unverifiedLast successful batch: Unverified
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