GitLab 18.6.1 Patch Release Improves Stability and Fixes Key Bugs

GitLab 18.6.1 Patch Release: Critical Fixes and Enhancements

GitLab has released version 18.6.1, a critical patch update that addresses several important bugs affecting earlier versions of the 18.6 release. Users and system administrators are strongly encouraged to apply this patch to ensure reliability and security across deployments.

Key fixes in GitLab 18.6.1 include:

• Resolution of a regression bug that caused pipeline failure emails to display improperly formatted diffs in certain scenarios.
• Stability improvements to the interface around CI/CD credentials and runners, improving usability for complex pipeline infrastructures.
• More robust authentication behaviour when using OAuth via external providers, which was impacted by a token handling issue in version 18.6.0.
• Improvements to the Group Import & Export feature, specifically related to project relations and namespace inconsistencies.
• Fixes addressing errors seen in Geo replication installations, reducing failed replication events due to timeout issues.

As always, GitLab encourages users to consult the official release note for a full list of changes and technical notes.

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