Kyverno 1.8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Kyverno 1.8 reached end of life on 10 Nov 2023. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,003 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Kyverno 1.18. Check your versionkyverno version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Kyverno release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 10 Oct 2022 | — |
| End of life | 10 Nov 2023 | 2.7 years ago |
| Latest release | 1.8.5 · 20 Dec 2022 | final |
Where to go from 1.8
Recommended target: Kyverno 1.18.
The newest actively supported branch is Kyverno 1.18 (latest release 1.18.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is Kyverno 1.8 still safe to use?
Kyverno 1.8 reached end of life on 10 Nov 2023, 1,003 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Kyverno 1.8?
Yes — the final release (1.8.5) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Kyverno 1.8 to?
Upgrade to Kyverno 1.18, the newest actively supported branch.