Longhorn 1.12 · Version Status
Longhorn 1.12 End of Life Date
Longhorn 1.12 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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Longhorn 1.12 is actively supported. EOL date: December 2, 2027.
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EOL Date
Dec 2, 2027
452 days remaining
Latest Release
1.12.1
Standard release
Release Date
Jun 2, 2026
Longhorn 1.12 series
Lifecycle detail
Longhorn 1.12 was released on June 2, 2026 and support is scheduled to end on December 2, 2027 — a planned supported lifespan of 1 year and 6 months, in line with the 1 year and 4 months median for Longhorn releases. Its most recent patch is 1.12.1, published August 14, 2026.
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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| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
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| 1.1 |
1.1.3 |
Apr 23, 2022 |
EOL |
| 1.2 |
1.2.6 |
Oct 6, 2022 |
EOL |
| 1.3 |
1.3.3 |
Aug 11, 2023 |
EOL |
| 1.4 |
1.4.4 |
Mar 13, 2024 |
EOL |
| 1.5 |
1.5.5 |
Jul 19, 2024 |
EOL |
| 1.6 |
1.6.4 |
Mar 29, 2025 |
EOL |
| 1.7 |
1.7.3 |
Sep 4, 2025 |
EOL |
| 1.8 |
1.8.2 |
Jul 22, 2026 |
EOL |
What does Longhorn 1.12 end of life mean?
When Longhorn 1.12 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 Longhorn 1.12 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Longhorn 1.12 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Longhorn 1.12 reach end of life?
Longhorn 1.12 reached end of life on December 2, 2027. That is 452 days remaining.
Is Longhorn 1.12 still supported?
Yes, Longhorn 1.12 is currently supported. The EOL date is December 2, 2027.
What should I upgrade to from Longhorn 1.12?
The recommended upgrade from Longhorn 1.12 is
Longhorn 1.12 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Longhorn full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Longhorn 1.12 past EOL?
When Longhorn 1.12 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 Longhorn should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.