Cockroachdb 20.1 · Version Status
Cockroachdb 20.1 End of Life Date
Cockroachdb 20.1 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Cockroachdb 20.1 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1639 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Nov 12, 2021
1639 days past EOL
Latest Release
20.1.17
Standard release
Release Date
May 12, 2020
Cockroachdb 20.1 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1.0 |
1.0.7 |
Nov 10, 2018 |
EOL |
| 1.1 |
1.1.9 |
Apr 12, 2019 |
EOL |
| 2.0 |
2.0.7 |
Oct 4, 2019 |
EOL |
| 2.1 |
2.1.11 |
Apr 30, 2020 |
EOL |
| 19.1 |
19.1.11 |
Oct 30, 2020 |
EOL |
| 19.2 |
19.2.12 |
May 12, 2021 |
EOL |
| → 20.1 |
20.1.17 |
Nov 12, 2021 |
EOL |
| 20.2 |
20.2.19 |
May 10, 2022 |
EOL |
What does Cockroachdb 20.1 end of life mean?
When Cockroachdb 20.1 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 Cockroachdb 20.1 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Cockroachdb 26.2 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Cockroachdb 20.1 reach end of life?
Cockroachdb 20.1 reached end of life on November 12, 2021. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Cockroachdb 20.1 still supported?
No. Cockroachdb 20.1 reached end of life on November 12, 2021 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Cockroachdb 20.1?
The recommended upgrade from Cockroachdb 20.1 is
Cockroachdb 26.2 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Cockroachdb full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Cockroachdb 20.1 past EOL?
When Cockroachdb 20.1 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 Cockroachdb should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.