Amazon Eks 1.34 · Version Status
Amazon Eks 1.34 End of Life Date
Amazon Eks 1.34 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Amazon Eks 1.34 is actively supported. EOL date: December 2, 2026.
EOL Date
Dec 2, 2026
207 days remaining
Latest Release
1.34-eks-19
Standard release
Release Date
Oct 6, 2025
Amazon Eks 1.34 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1.18 |
1.18-eks-13 |
Aug 15, 2022 |
EOL |
| 1.19 |
1.19-eks-11 |
Aug 1, 2022 |
EOL |
| 1.20 |
1.20-eks-14 |
Nov 1, 2022 |
EOL |
| 1.21 |
1.21-eks-18 |
Feb 16, 2023 |
EOL |
| 1.22 |
1.22-eks-14 |
Jun 4, 2023 |
EOL |
| 1.23 |
1.23-eks-30 |
Oct 11, 2023 |
EOL |
| 1.24 |
1.24-eks-45 |
Jan 31, 2024 |
EOL |
| 1.25 |
1.25-eks-48 |
May 1, 2024 |
EOL |
What does Amazon Eks 1.34 end of life mean?
When Amazon Eks 1.34 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches for this version. CVEs discovered after the EOL date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database with no patch available. Exploit code frequently appears on GitHub within days of disclosure.
The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Running Amazon Eks 1.34 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Amazon Eks 1.35 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Amazon Eks 1.34 reach end of life?
Amazon Eks 1.34 reached end of life on December 2, 2026. That is 207 days remaining.
Is Amazon Eks 1.34 still supported?
Yes, Amazon Eks 1.34 is currently supported. The EOL date is December 2, 2026.
What should I upgrade to from Amazon Eks 1.34?
The recommended upgrade from Amazon Eks 1.34 is
Amazon Eks 1.35 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Amazon Eks full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Amazon Eks 1.34 past EOL?
When Amazon Eks 1.34 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no remediation path. Most vulnerability scanners do not flag this — it is the CVE blind spot. Organizations running EOL Amazon Eks should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.