Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for Gitlab Runner 18.10?

Accepted Answer

Gitlab Runner 18.10 has an EOL Risk Score™ of 35 out of 100, placing it in the Medium risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: EOL Recency (25/40), Attack Surface (10/30), CISA KEV Exposure (0/20), and Extended Support Availability (0/10).

Question 2

Is Gitlab Runner 18.10 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Gitlab Runner 18.10 is no longer supported — it has passed its end of life date (June 18, 2026). No further security patches will be issued. Upgrade to a supported version or obtain extended lifecycle support.

Question 3

When does Gitlab Runner 18.10 reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

Gitlab Runner 18.10 reached (or will reach) end of life on June 18, 2026. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running Gitlab Runner 18.10 after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, Gitlab Runner 18.10 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.