Cert Manager 1.19 · Version Status
Cert Manager 1.19 End of Life Date
Cert Manager 1.19 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Cert Manager 1.19 is actively supported. EOL date: Already EOL.
EOL Date
Already EOL
Supported
Latest Release
1.19.5
Standard release
Release Date
Oct 7, 2025
Cert Manager 1.19 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 1.19 end of life mean?
When Cert Manager 1.19 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 1.19 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 1.19 reach end of life?
Cert Manager 1.19 has already reached end of life.
Is Cert Manager 1.19 still supported?
Yes, Cert Manager 1.19 is currently supported. The EOL date is Already EOL.
What should I upgrade to from Cert Manager 1.19?
The recommended upgrade from Cert Manager 1.19 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 1.19 past EOL?
When Cert Manager 1.19 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.