GitLab 18.8.2 Patch Release – Critical Updates Now Available

GitLab 18.8.2 Patch Release Brings Critical Fixes

The GitLab team has officially released version 18.8.2, a patch update aimed at addressing urgent issues discovered in earlier iterations of the 18.8 series. All users are strongly encouraged to upgrade as soon as possible to take full advantage of these essential under-the-hood improvements.

This update resolves significant bugs affecting user experience and stability, including an important fix for GitLab Pages and adjustments to internal redirects which now work as intended across reverse proxies. Additional minor bug fixes bring enhanced reliability and performance to your GitLab environment.

GitLab continues its commitment to quality and security by ensuring that every release undergoes rigorous testing and validation. Upgrading to 18.8.2 ensures that your deployments remain robust and secure without unnecessary disruptions.

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Download and full release details are available on the official GitLab Release page.

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