Kubernetes 1.x — End of Life
EOL soonKubernetes 1.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.36 | Apr 22, 2026 | Apr 28, 2027 | Jun 28, 2027 | 1.36.1 | Active |
| 1.35 | Dec 17, 2025 | Dec 28, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | 1.35.5 | Active |
| 1.34 | Aug 27, 2025 | Aug 27, 2026 | Oct 27, 2026 | 1.34.8 | Active |
| 1.33 | Apr 23, 2025 | Apr 28, 2026 | Jun 28, 2026 | 1.33.12 | EOL soon |
| 1.32 | Dec 11, 2024 | Dec 28, 2025 | Feb 28, 2026 | 1.32.13 | EOL |
| 1.31 | Aug 13, 2024 | Aug 28, 2025 | Oct 28, 2025 | 1.31.14 | EOL |
| 1.30 | Apr 17, 2024 | Apr 28, 2025 | Jun 28, 2025 | 1.30.14 | EOL |
| 1.29 | Dec 13, 2023 | Dec 28, 2024 | Feb 28, 2025 | 1.29.15 | EOL |
| 1.28 | Aug 15, 2023 | Aug 28, 2024 | Oct 28, 2024 | 1.28.15 | EOL |
| 1.27 | Apr 11, 2023 | Apr 28, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | 1.27.16 | EOL |
| 1.26 | Dec 8, 2022 | Dec 28, 2023 | Feb 28, 2024 | 1.26.15 | EOL |
| 1.25 | Aug 23, 2022 | Aug 27, 2023 | Oct 27, 2023 | 1.25.16 | EOL |
| 1.24 | May 3, 2022 | May 28, 2023 | Jul 28, 2023 | 1.24.17 | EOL |
| 1.23 | Dec 7, 2021 | Dec 28, 2022 | Feb 28, 2023 | 1.23.17 | EOL |
| 1.22 | Aug 4, 2021 | Aug 28, 2022 | Oct 28, 2022 | 1.22.17 | EOL |
| 1.21 | Apr 8, 2021 | Apr 28, 2022 | Jun 28, 2022 | 1.21.14 | EOL |
| 1.20 | Dec 8, 2020 | Dec 28, 2021 | Feb 28, 2022 | 1.20.15 | EOL |
| 1.19 | Aug 26, 2020 | Aug 28, 2021 | Oct 28, 2021 | 1.19.16 | EOL |
| 1.18 | Mar 25, 2020 | Apr 28, 2021 | Jun 18, 2021 | 1.18.20 | EOL |
| 1.17 | Dec 7, 2019 | — | Dec 25, 2020 | 1.17.17 | EOL |
| 1.16 | Sep 18, 2019 | — | Aug 4, 2020 | 1.16.15 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Kubernetes 1.x (0)
Frequently asked questions
Is Kubernetes 1 end of life?
Partially. Some Kubernetes 1.x releases have reached EOL. Check the version table above for the exact status of each sub-release.
What CVEs affect Kubernetes 1?
No CVEs are currently tracked for Kubernetes 1.x in our database. This may mean no vulnerabilities have been recorded yet, or the data is still syncing.
What is the latest Kubernetes 1 version?
The latest Kubernetes 1.x patch release is 1.36.1, released on May 12, 2026. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
When was Kubernetes 1 first released?
Kubernetes 1.0 was initially released on April 22, 2026. See the full version timeline in the table above.
Is it safe to run Kubernetes 1 in production?
Kubernetes 1 is still supported and safe for production use until June 28, 2027. Ensure you are running the latest patch version (1.36.1) to have all security fixes applied.
Data sourced from endoflife.date · CVE data from NVD · EPSS from FIRST.org · KEV from CISA