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1.36.2 · latest cycle—/100 Unknown

Summary iPlain-English security verdict for Kubernetes, generated from its current health score, actively-exploited vulnerabilities, and latest supported version.

Kubernetes's security status could not be assessed at the last sync — vulnerability data was unavailable.

Disclosure trend iNew CVEs published for Kubernetes each year (NVD). A higher bar means more disclosures that year — more scrutiny, not necessarily less safe.

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Patch priority — what to act on iThe issues to fix first — actively exploited (CISA KEV) first, then by exploitation probability (EPSS), then severity. Each row's "→ fixed in" is the earliest version that patches it; "see advisory" means no fixed version is published.

No urgent unpatched issues identified. ✓

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Versions & lifecycle iWhen each release line stops receiving security patches (end-of-life). After EOL there are no more fixes — plan upgrades before these dates.

How long each Kubernetes release line is supported — and when it sunsets. Select a line for its full report.

Jun28'27 Kubernetes 1.36EOL 2027-06-28

Feb28'27 Kubernetes 1.35EOL 2027-02-28

Oct27'26 Kubernetes 1.34EOL 2026-10-27

Jun28'26 Kubernetes 1.33EOL 2026-06-28

Feb28'26 Kubernetes 1.32ended 2026-02-28

Oct28'25 Kubernetes 1.31ended 2025-10-28

Jun28'25 Kubernetes 1.30ended 2025-06-28

Feb28'25 Kubernetes 1.29ended 2025-02-28

Oct28'24 Kubernetes 1.28ended 2024-10-28

Jun28'24 Kubernetes 1.27ended 2024-06-28

Feb28'24 Kubernetes 1.26ended 2024-02-28

Oct27'23 Kubernetes 1.25ended 2023-10-27

Full Kubernetes end-of-life dates & support timeline →

1.36 latest 1.36.2 Supported until 2027-06-281.36.2 → 1.35 latest 1.35.6 Supported until 2027-02-281.35.6 → 1.34 latest 1.34.9 Supported until 2026-10-271.34.9 → 1.33 latest 1.33.13 Supported until 2026-06-281.33.13 → 1.32 latest 1.32.13 End of life ended 2026-02-281.32.13 → 1.31 latest 1.31.14 End of life ended 2025-10-281.31.14 → 1.30 latest 1.30.14 End of life ended 2025-06-281.30.14 → 1.29 latest 1.29.15 End of life ended 2025-02-281.29.15 → 1.28 latest 1.28.15 End of life ended 2024-10-281.28.15 → 1.27 latest 1.27.16 End of life ended 2024-06-281.27.16 → See all upcoming end-of-life dates →

Frequently asked

Is Kubernetes safe and patched?

Kubernetes's security status could not be assessed at the last sync — vulnerability data was unavailable.

What should I do about Kubernetes now?

Upgrade Kubernetes to the latest supported release (1.36.2) or later and apply available security updates, then confirm against CNCF's official advisory.

When does Kubernetes reach end-of-life?

The latest supported Kubernetes release is 1.36.2. After end-of-life a release no longer receives security patches.

Which versions of Kubernetes are still receiving security updates?

Supported Kubernetes release lines (latest 1.36.2): 1.36, 1.35, 1.34, 1.33. End-of-life releases no longer receive security patches.

Latest security news for Kubernetes BETA

Attributed third-party reporting linked to Kubernetes — newest first. We surface and link the source; we don’t assert our own findings. About Emerging →

Reported Extending EOL/EOS Software Intelligence Across Containers, Kubernetes, and Modern WorkloadsQualys · 28 May 2026 · medium confidence

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Informational only, from public data (NVD · CISA KEV · EPSS · endoflife.date), and can lag or miss vendor-specific fixes. Always confirm against CNCF's official advisory before you patch or upgrade — Kubernetes official site ↗