Cockroachdb 21.1 · Version Status
Cockroachdb 21.1 End of Life Date
Cockroachdb 21.1 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Cockroachdb 21.1 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1268 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Nov 18, 2022
1268 days past EOL
Latest Release
21.1.21
Standard release
Release Date
May 18, 2021
Cockroachdb 21.1 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 21.1 end of life mean?
When Cockroachdb 21.1 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 21.1 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 21.1 reach end of life?
Cockroachdb 21.1 reached end of life on November 18, 2022. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Cockroachdb 21.1 still supported?
No. Cockroachdb 21.1 reached end of life on November 18, 2022 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Cockroachdb 21.1?
The recommended upgrade from Cockroachdb 21.1 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 21.1 past EOL?
When Cockroachdb 21.1 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.