GitLab 18.5.1 Patch Release: Key Bug Fixes and Security Enhancements

GitLab 18.5.1 Patch Release Now Available

GitLab has just released version 18.5.1, a critical security patch focusing on bug fixes to enhance stability for users of the 18.5 series. This update addresses key regressions and performance issues introduced in earlier iterations, reaffirming GitLab’s commitment to secure and reliable DevSecOps tooling.

In particular, this release resolves:

• A regression that prevented the display of pipeline stages in some merge requests
• A bug impacting audit event streaming to external destinations
• A performance issue linked to CI/CD pipeline creation under specific configurations

For organisations using GitLab self-managed or GitLab SaaS, it’s highly recommended to upgrade to 18.5.1 as soon as feasible in order to benefit from these critical fixes and prevent potential disruptions.

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