Cert Manager 1.16 · Version Status
Cert Manager 1.16 End of Life Date
Cert Manager 1.16 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Cert Manager 1.16 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 333 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Jun 10, 2025
333 days past EOL
Latest Release
1.16.5
Standard release
Release Date
Oct 3, 2024
Cert Manager 1.16 series
All Cert Manager Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1.10 |
1.10.2 |
May 19, 2023 |
EOL |
| 1.11 |
1.11.5 |
Sep 12, 2023 |
EOL |
| 1.12 LTS |
1.12.17 |
May 19, 2025 |
EOL |
| 1.13 |
1.13.6 |
Jun 5, 2024 |
EOL |
| 1.14 |
1.14.7 |
Oct 3, 2024 |
EOL |
| 1.15 |
1.15.5 |
Feb 3, 2025 |
EOL |
| → 1.16 |
1.16.5 |
Jun 10, 2025 |
EOL |
| 1.17 |
1.17.4 |
Oct 7, 2025 |
EOL |
What does Cert Manager 1.16 end of life mean?
When Cert Manager 1.16 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 Cert Manager 1.16 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Cert Manager 1.20 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Cert Manager 1.16 reach end of life?
Cert Manager 1.16 reached end of life on June 10, 2025. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Cert Manager 1.16 still supported?
No. Cert Manager 1.16 reached end of life on June 10, 2025 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Cert Manager 1.16?
The recommended upgrade from Cert Manager 1.16 is
Cert Manager 1.20 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Cert Manager full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Cert Manager 1.16 past EOL?
When Cert Manager 1.16 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 Cert Manager should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.