Kubernetes 1.36 · Version Status
Kubernetes 1.36 End of Life Date
Kubernetes 1.36 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 1.36 is actively supported. EOL date: June 28, 2027.
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EOL Date
Jun 28, 2027
256 days remaining
Latest Release
1.36.5
Standard release
Release Date
Apr 22, 2026
Kubernetes 1.36 series
Lifecycle detail
Kubernetes 1.36 was released on April 22, 2026 and support is scheduled to end on June 28, 2027 — a planned supported lifespan of 1 year and 2 months, in line with the 1 year and 3 months median for Kubernetes releases. Its most recent patch is 1.36.5, published September 23, 2026.
Attack Surface
30/30 Critical 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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| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
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| 1.16 |
1.16.15 |
Sep 2, 2020 |
EOL |
| 1.17 |
1.17.17 |
Jan 13, 2021 |
EOL |
| 1.18 |
1.18.20 |
Jun 18, 2021 |
EOL |
| 1.19 |
1.19.16 |
Oct 28, 2021 |
EOL |
| 1.20 |
1.20.15 |
Feb 28, 2022 |
EOL |
| 1.21 |
1.21.14 |
Jun 28, 2022 |
EOL |
| 1.22 |
1.22.17 |
Dec 8, 2022 |
EOL |
| 1.23 |
1.23.17 |
Feb 28, 2023 |
EOL |
What does Kubernetes 1.36 end of life mean?
When Kubernetes 1.36 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: A CVE-based scan does not show the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Some scanners flag unsupported versions of common products, but coverage varies, and none of them give you the date in advance. Running Kubernetes 1.36 past its EOL date creates a growing attack surface that a clean scan result does not rule out.
Migrate to Kubernetes 1.37 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Kubernetes 1.36 reach end of life?
Kubernetes 1.36 reaches end of life on June 28, 2027. That is 256 days remaining.
Is Kubernetes 1.36 still supported?
Yes, Kubernetes 1.36 is currently supported. The EOL date is June 28, 2027.
What should I upgrade to from Kubernetes 1.36?
The recommended upgrade from Kubernetes 1.36 is
Kubernetes 1.37 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Kubernetes full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Kubernetes 1.36 past EOL?
When Kubernetes 1.36 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no vendor fix. A CVE-based scan does not show this — it is the CVE blind spot; some scanners flag unsupported versions of common products, but coverage varies and none give the date in advance. Organizations running EOL Kubernetes should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.
Does Kubernetes track end-of-life by point release (e.g. Kubernetes 1.37.1, Kubernetes 1.37.2)?
No — Kubernetes end-of-life dates apply to the entire 1.37.x release series, not individual point releases. A point release like Kubernetes 1.37.1 or Kubernetes 1.37.2 shares the same EOL date as Kubernetes 1.37. Security patches stop for the entire 1.37.x line on that date, regardless of which patch version you are running. Check the table above for EOL dates by major version series.