GitLab 18.4.1 Patch Release Now Available – Boosts Stability and Fixes Key Bugs

GitLab 18.4.1 Patch Release Improves Reliability and Addresses Issues

GitLab has released version 18.4.1, a critical patch addressing several issues discovered in the recent 18.4 release. This update brings increased stability and fixes to components that affect both self-managed and GitLab.com-hosted installations.

The highlight of this patch includes:

• Job Progress Feedback: An improvement that stops GitLab Runner jobs from getting stuck when using the needs keyword. This ensures your CI/CD pipelines continue smoothly without unnecessary blockages.
• SAML Redirect Corrected: A bug affecting Identity Provider-initiated SAML sign-ins that caused redirect loops is now resolved, contributing to more secure and predictable authentication flows.
• Database Migration Rollback: GitLab addressed a bug in the database schema migration rollback process that previously could lead to inconsistencies during upgrades or instance recovery efforts.

All users on version 18.4.0 are strongly advised to upgrade to 18.4.1 immediately to benefit from these fixes. Instructions and upgrade recommendations can always be found in the GitLab upgrade documentation.

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