DevGitLab Blogabout 15 hours ago
How GitLab tracks vulnerabilities through refactors and reformatting
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GitLab introduced advanced vulnerability tracking in 2022 using Scope+Offset fingerprinting. The method identifies findings by narrowest enclosing scope rather than file and line, preventing duplicate reports when code is reformatted or moved. This reduces re-triaging and builds trust in scan results.
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