Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for Azure Kubernetes Service 1.36?

Accepted Answer

Azure Kubernetes Service 1.36 has an EOL Risk Score™ of 10 out of 100, placing it in the Low risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: EOL Recency (0/40), Attack Surface (10/30), CISA KEV Exposure (0/20), and Extended Support Availability (0/10).

Question 2

Is Azure Kubernetes Service 1.36 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Azure Kubernetes Service 1.36 is currently supported. End of life is scheduled for June 30, 2027. Plan your migration before that date to avoid security risk.

Question 3

When does Azure Kubernetes Service 1.36 reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

Azure Kubernetes Service 1.36 reached (or will reach) end of life on June 30, 2027. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running Azure Kubernetes Service 1.36 after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, Azure Kubernetes Service 1.36 no longer receives security patches. Any newly discovered CVEs remain unpatched indefinitely. Organizations running EOL software also face compliance violations under SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001, which require use of supported software versions.