Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for Gitlab Runner 19.1?

Accepted Answer

Gitlab Runner 19.1 has an EOL Risk Score™ of 25 out of 100, placing it in the Low risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: EOL Recency (15/40), Attack Surface (10/30), CISA KEV Exposure (0/20), and Extended Support Availability (0/10).

Question 2

Is Gitlab Runner 19.1 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Gitlab Runner 19.1 is currently supported. End of life is scheduled for September 17, 2026. Plan your migration before that date to avoid security risk.

Question 3

When does Gitlab Runner 19.1 reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

Gitlab Runner 19.1 reached (or will reach) end of life on September 17, 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 19.1 after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, Gitlab Runner 19.1 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.