Kubernetes CSI node-driver-registrar 2.17 · Version Status
Kubernetes CSI node-driver-registrar 2.17 End of Life Date
Kubernetes CSI node-driver-registrar 2.17 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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Kubernetes CSI node-driver-registrar 2.17 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 3 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Sep 3, 2026
3 days past EOL
Latest Release
2.17.0
Standard release
Release Date
May 21, 2026
Kubernetes CSI node-driver-registrar 2.17 series
Lifecycle detail
Kubernetes CSI node-driver-registrar 2.17 was released on May 21, 2026 and support ended on September 3, 2026 — a supported lifespan of 4 months, in line with the 4 months median for Kubernetes CSI node-driver-registrar releases. The last patch it will ever receive is 2.17.0, published May 21, 2026 — 4 months before support ended. It has been without security patches for 3 days.
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 Kubernetes CSI node-driver-registrar 2.17 support is available
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All Kubernetes CSI node-driver-registrar Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
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| 1.2 |
1.2.0 |
Aug 28, 2020 |
EOL |
| 2.0 |
2.0.1 |
Dec 17, 2020 |
EOL |
| 2.1 |
2.1.0 |
Apr 27, 2021 |
EOL |
| 2.2 |
2.2.0 |
Aug 11, 2021 |
EOL |
| 2.3 |
2.3.0 |
Nov 9, 2021 |
EOL |
| 2.4 |
2.4.0 |
Nov 9, 2021 |
EOL |
| 2.5 |
2.5.1 |
Oct 20, 2022 |
EOL |
| 2.6 |
2.6.3 |
Dec 28, 2022 |
EOL |
What does Kubernetes CSI node-driver-registrar 2.17 end of life mean?
When Kubernetes CSI node-driver-registrar 2.17 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 Kubernetes CSI node-driver-registrar 2.17 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Kubernetes CSI node-driver-registrar 2.18 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Kubernetes CSI node-driver-registrar 2.17 reach end of life?
Kubernetes CSI node-driver-registrar 2.17 reached end of life on September 3, 2026. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Kubernetes CSI node-driver-registrar 2.17 still supported?
No. Kubernetes CSI node-driver-registrar 2.17 reached end of life on September 3, 2026 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Kubernetes CSI node-driver-registrar 2.17?
What are the security risks of running Kubernetes CSI node-driver-registrar 2.17 past EOL?
When Kubernetes CSI node-driver-registrar 2.17 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 Kubernetes CSI node-driver-registrar should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.