Kubernetes Node Feature Discovery 0.16 · Version Status
Kubernetes Node Feature Discovery 0.16 End of Life Date
Kubernetes Node Feature Discovery 0.16 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Kubernetes Node Feature Discovery 0.16 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 219 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Oct 2, 2025
219 days past EOL
Latest Release
0.16.9
Standard release
Release Date
May 27, 2024
Kubernetes Node Feature Discovery 0.16 series
All Kubernetes Node Feature Discovery Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 0.12 |
0.12.5 |
Sep 12, 2023 |
EOL |
| 0.13 |
0.13.6 |
Apr 19, 2023 |
EOL |
| 0.14 |
0.14.6 |
May 27, 2024 |
EOL |
| 0.15 |
0.15.7 |
Dec 24, 2024 |
EOL |
| → 0.16 |
0.16.9 |
Oct 2, 2025 |
EOL |
| 0.17 |
0.17.4 |
EOL |
Active |
| 0.18 |
0.18.3 |
EOL |
Active |
What does Kubernetes Node Feature Discovery 0.16 end of life mean?
When Kubernetes Node Feature Discovery 0.16 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 Node Feature Discovery 0.16 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Kubernetes Node Feature Discovery 0.18 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Kubernetes Node Feature Discovery 0.16 reach end of life?
Kubernetes Node Feature Discovery 0.16 reached end of life on October 2, 2025. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Kubernetes Node Feature Discovery 0.16 still supported?
No. Kubernetes Node Feature Discovery 0.16 reached end of life on October 2, 2025 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Kubernetes Node Feature Discovery 0.16?
The recommended upgrade from Kubernetes Node Feature Discovery 0.16 is
Kubernetes Node Feature Discovery 0.18 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Kubernetes Node Feature Discovery full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Kubernetes Node Feature Discovery 0.16 past EOL?
When Kubernetes Node Feature Discovery 0.16 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 Node Feature Discovery should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.