GitLab Runner 18.1 · Version Status
GitLab Runner 18.1 End of Life Date
GitLab Runner 18.1 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data reconciled from official vendor documentation and endoflife.date at every build; the source of each date is on the product page.
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GitLab Runner 18.1 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 359 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Sep 18, 2025
359 days past EOL
Latest Release
18.1.3
Standard release
Release Date
Jun 18, 2025
GitLab Runner 18.1 series
Lifecycle detail
GitLab Runner 18.1 was released on June 18, 2025 and support ended on September 18, 2025 — a supported lifespan of 3 months, in line with the 3 months median for GitLab Runner releases. The last patch it will ever receive is 18.1.3, published July 28, 2025 — 2 months before support ended. It has been without security patches for 1 year. 11 newer GitLab Runner releases have shipped since.
Attack Surface
10/30 Medium tier
CISA KEV Exposure
0/20 Not in KEV
Extended Support
0/10 Available
EOL Risk Score™ — proprietary methodology by endoflife.ai. Factors: EOL recency, attack surface breadth, CISA KEV catalog presence, extended support availability. Updated at every build.
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Extended Support
Extended GitLab Runner 18.1 support is available
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All GitLab Runner Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 18.0 |
18.0.5 |
Aug 21, 2025 |
EOL |
| → 18.1 |
18.1.3 |
Sep 18, 2025 |
EOL |
| 18.2 |
18.2.2 |
Oct 16, 2025 |
EOL |
| 18.3 |
18.3.1 |
Nov 20, 2025 |
EOL |
| 18.4 |
18.4.0 |
Dec 18, 2025 |
EOL |
| 18.5 |
18.5.0 |
Jan 15, 2026 |
EOL |
| 18.6 |
18.6.6 |
Feb 19, 2026 |
EOL |
| 18.7 |
18.7.2 |
Mar 19, 2026 |
EOL |
What does GitLab Runner 18.1 end of life mean?
When GitLab Runner 18.1 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 GitLab Runner 18.1 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to a supported version or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does GitLab Runner 18.1 reach end of life?
GitLab Runner 18.1 reached end of life on September 18, 2025. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is GitLab Runner 18.1 still supported?
No. GitLab Runner 18.1 reached end of life on September 18, 2025 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from GitLab Runner 18.1?
What are the security risks of running GitLab Runner 18.1 past EOL?
When GitLab Runner 18.1 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 GitLab Runner should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.