Karpenter 1.6 · Version Status
Karpenter 1.6 End of Life Date
Karpenter 1.6 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Karpenter 1.6 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 213 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Oct 8, 2025
213 days past EOL
Latest Release
1.6.3
Standard release
Release Date
Jul 14, 2025
Karpenter 1.6 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1.0 |
1.0.8 |
Jan 28, 2025 |
EOL |
| 1.1 |
1.1.4 |
Mar 4, 2025 |
EOL |
| 1.2 |
1.2.4 |
Apr 16, 2025 |
EOL |
| 1.3 |
1.3.4 |
May 24, 2025 |
EOL |
| 1.4 |
1.4.1 |
Jul 14, 2025 |
EOL |
| 1.5 |
1.5.4 |
Sep 16, 2025 |
EOL |
| → 1.6 |
1.6.3 |
Oct 8, 2025 |
EOL |
| 1.7 |
1.7.1 |
Feb 6, 2026 |
EOL |
What does Karpenter 1.6 end of life mean?
When Karpenter 1.6 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 Karpenter 1.6 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Karpenter 1.11 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Karpenter 1.6 reach end of life?
Karpenter 1.6 reached end of life on October 8, 2025. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Karpenter 1.6 still supported?
No. Karpenter 1.6 reached end of life on October 8, 2025 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Karpenter 1.6?
The recommended upgrade from Karpenter 1.6 is
Karpenter 1.11 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Karpenter full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Karpenter 1.6 past EOL?
When Karpenter 1.6 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 Karpenter should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.