diff --git a/CHANGES.rst b/CHANGES.rst
index 848e18857..924e07cf7 100644
--- a/CHANGES.rst
+++ b/CHANGES.rst
@@ -25,6 +25,12 @@
 Changes
 =======
 
+Version 2.5.1 (2024-12-17)
+
+- Fix an issue with who can access to projects
+- Fix description field UI when editing projects
+- Fix an issue with fetching e-groups on login
+
 Version 2.5.0 (2024-11-27)
 
 - make DOI optional and add CLI command for DOI minting
diff --git a/cds/version.py b/cds/version.py
index 5f46ea7fc..ba819bb48 100644
--- a/cds/version.py
+++ b/cds/version.py
@@ -24,4 +24,4 @@
 
 """CDS version."""
 
-__version__ = "2.5.0"
+__version__ = "2.5.1"