Gitlab Runner 19.0 · Version Status
Gitlab Runner 19.0 End of Life Date
Gitlab Runner 19.0 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Gitlab Runner 19.0 reaches end of life on August 20, 2026. Plan your migration now — 25 days remaining.
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EOL Date
Aug 20, 2026
25 days remaining
Latest Release
19.0.2
Standard release
Release Date
May 21, 2026
Gitlab Runner 19.0 series
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 19.0 support is available
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All Gitlab Runner Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 18.0 |
18.0.0 |
Aug 21, 2025 |
EOL |
| 18.1 |
18.1.0 |
Sep 18, 2025 |
EOL |
| 18.2 |
18.2.0 |
Oct 16, 2025 |
EOL |
| 18.3 |
18.3.0 |
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 19.0 end of life mean?
When Gitlab Runner 19.0 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 19.0 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 19.0 reach end of life?
Gitlab Runner 19.0 reached end of life on August 20, 2026. That is 25 days remaining.
Is Gitlab Runner 19.0 still supported?
Gitlab Runner 19.0 is still supported but approaching end of life on August 20, 2026. Begin planning your migration now.
What should I upgrade to from Gitlab Runner 19.0?
What are the security risks of running Gitlab Runner 19.0 past EOL?
When Gitlab Runner 19.0 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.