Azure Kubernetes Service 1.29 · Version Status

Azure Kubernetes Service 1.29 End of Life Date

Azure Kubernetes Service 1.29 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.

Azure Kubernetes Service 1.29 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 404 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Mar 31, 2025
404 days past EOL
Latest Release
Standard release
Release Date
Mar 18, 2024
Azure Kubernetes Service 1.29 series
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Recommended upgrade path
Azure Kubernetes Service 1.35
Latest release: — · EOL: Mar 31, 2027
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All Azure Kubernetes Service Versions
VersionLatestEOL DateStatus
1.21 Jul 31, 2022 EOL
1.22 Dec 4, 2022 EOL
1.23 Apr 2, 2023 EOL
1.24 Jul 31, 2023 EOL
1.25 Jan 14, 2024 EOL
1.26 Apr 11, 2024 EOL
1.27 Jul 31, 2024 EOL
1.28 Jan 31, 2025 EOL

What does Azure Kubernetes Service 1.29 end of life mean?

When Azure Kubernetes Service 1.29 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 Azure Kubernetes Service 1.29 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.

Migrate to Azure Kubernetes Service 1.35 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.

Frequently Asked Questions
When does Azure Kubernetes Service 1.29 reach end of life?
Azure Kubernetes Service 1.29 reached end of life on March 31, 2025. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Azure Kubernetes Service 1.29 still supported?
No. Azure Kubernetes Service 1.29 reached end of life on March 31, 2025 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Azure Kubernetes Service 1.29?
The recommended upgrade from Azure Kubernetes Service 1.29 is Azure Kubernetes Service 1.35 — the latest actively supported version. Check the Azure Kubernetes Service full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Azure Kubernetes Service 1.29 past EOL?
When Azure Kubernetes Service 1.29 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 Azure Kubernetes Service should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.
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