GitLab 18.1.1 Patch Release: Critical Fixes for Self-Managed Users

GitLab 18.1.1 Patch Release Now Available

On 25 June 2025, GitLab issued version 18.1.1—a vital patch release addressing a deployment fault affecting self-managed users. This release follows GitLab’s commitment to providing rapid and stable fixes for critical issues encountered in new versions.

The concern rectified in 18.1.1 stemmed from a regression issue where postgres_exporter['log_directory'] was incorrectly set during the templating process. This misconfiguration potentially disrupted monitoring visibility. GitLab 18.1.1 corrects this behaviour, restoring expected stability for environments relying on PostgreSQL performance metrics.

Importantly, no restart is required for running services—making this update safe for live environments. Self-managed GitLab administrators are strongly encouraged to apply this patch promptly to maintain reliable observability on their instances.

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For full details and upgrade instructions, consult the official GitLab release notes.

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