Google Kubernetes Engine 1.34 · Version Status
Google Kubernetes Engine 1.34 End of Life Date
Google Kubernetes Engine 1.34 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Google Kubernetes Engine 1.34 reaches end of life on October 1, 2026. Plan your migration now — 74 days remaining.
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EOL Date
Oct 1, 2026
74 days remaining
Latest Release
1.34.9-gke.1322000
Standard release
Release Date
Sep 30, 2025
Google Kubernetes Engine 1.34 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 Google Kubernetes Engine 1.34 support is available
Commercial vendors offer security patches beyond EOL — compare your options.
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All Google Kubernetes Engine Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1.17 |
1.17.17-gke.9100 |
Nov 1, 2021 |
EOL |
| 1.18 |
1.18.20-gke.6000 |
Mar 1, 2022 |
EOL |
| 1.19 |
1.19.16-gke.15700 |
Jun 1, 2022 |
EOL |
| 1.20 |
1.20.15-gke.13700 |
Aug 1, 2022 |
EOL |
| 1.21 |
1.21.14-gke.18800 |
Jan 31, 2023 |
EOL |
| 1.22 |
1.22.17-gke.14100 |
Apr 30, 2023 |
EOL |
| 1.23 |
1.23.17-gke.10700 |
Jul 31, 2023 |
EOL |
| 1.24 |
1.24.17-gke.2472000 |
Oct 31, 2023 |
EOL |
What does Google Kubernetes Engine 1.34 end of life mean?
When Google Kubernetes Engine 1.34 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 Google Kubernetes Engine 1.34 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Google Kubernetes Engine 1.36 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Google Kubernetes Engine 1.34 reach end of life?
Google Kubernetes Engine 1.34 reached end of life on October 1, 2026. That is 74 days remaining.
Is Google Kubernetes Engine 1.34 still supported?
Google Kubernetes Engine 1.34 is still supported but approaching end of life on October 1, 2026. Begin planning your migration now.
What should I upgrade to from Google Kubernetes Engine 1.34?
The recommended upgrade from Google Kubernetes Engine 1.34 is
Google Kubernetes Engine 1.36 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Google Kubernetes Engine full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Google Kubernetes Engine 1.34 past EOL?
When Google Kubernetes Engine 1.34 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 Google Kubernetes Engine should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.