GitLab 18.8.1 Security Patch Released – Immediate Upgrade Recommended

GitLab 18.8.1: Important Security Release Now Available

GitLab has announced the immediate availability of version 18.8.1 for both Community Edition (CE) and Enterprise Edition (EE). This release contains critical security fixes and is strongly recommended for all users.

Version 18.8.1 addresses several vulnerabilities, including two medium-severity issues that could potentially allow unauthorised users to craft or manipulate project and user data under specific conditions. These fixes enhance overall system resilience across multiple endpoints used in GitLab’s user and project management modules.

For those maintaining their software within secure development environments, staying up to date with the latest patch is strongly advised. All GitLab installations should be upgraded immediately to safeguard your software supply chain and development lifecycle.

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You can view the complete changelog and detailed update instructions for GitLab 18.8.1 via the official release notes.

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