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Crossplanev1.20.12Orchestration & ManagementYesterdayAug 21, 2026

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A maintenance release with security-related dependency and toolchain updates, along with routine dependency and runtime version changes. No advisory identifiers are stated.

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securityVulnerable dependency fixes
Vulnerable dependencies were updated in the release-1.20 branch.
securityVulnerable dependency updates
Vulnerable dependencies were updated in the release-1.20 branch.
securityThe github.com/go-git/go-git/v5 module update
The github.com/go-git/go-git/v5 module was updated to version v5.19.2 in the release-1.20 branch.
securityThe golang.org/x/mod module update
The golang.org/x/mod module was updated to version v0.40.0 in the release-1.20 branch.
securityThe Go toolchain version 1.25.13
The Go toolchain was updated to version 1.25.13 in the release-1.20 branch.

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Crossplanev2.2.5Orchestration & ManagementYesterdayAug 21, 2026

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A maintenance release corrects binary checksum generation and deletion-protection indexing, and updates dependencies for upstream CVE fixes. The changes affect release verification, webhook deletion checks, and the dependency set shipped with the release.

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securityDependency security updates
The release updates cel-go, golang.org/x/mod, sigstore-go, and go-git, along with a combined set of vulnerable dependency updates, to pick up upstream CVE fixes. It also bumps crossplane-runtime to v2.2.4, which carries its own security dependency updates.

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Crossplanev2.3.5Orchestration & ManagementYesterdayAug 21, 2026

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A maintenance release corrects binary checksum handling and the Usage index key, alongside updates to security-sensitive and build dependencies. The dependency changes require the new release, with no operator configuration migration stated.

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securityThe golang.org/x/mod dependency update
The release updates golang.org/x/mod as a security-related dependency change.
securityThe github.com/sigstore/sigstore-go dependency, updated to v1.2.1
The release updates github.com/sigstore/sigstore-go to v1.2.1 as a security-related dependency change.
securityThe github.com/google/cel-go dependency, updated to v0.30.0
The release updates github.com/google/cel-go to v0.30.0 as a security-related dependency change.
securityThe crossplane-runtime dependency, bumped to v2.3.4
The release bumps crossplane-runtime to v2.3.4 as a security-related dependency change.

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hamiv2.10.0AI & MLYesterdayAug 21, 2026

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A substantial operator-focused maintenance release with broad bug and behavior fixes, alongside new scheduling, device, configuration, and observability capabilities. It also updates security-relevant dependencies and the runtime/toolchain while removing obsolete functionality that may affect compatibility and configuration.

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securitytensorflow/tensorflow upgraded to 2.21.0rc0-gpu
The tensorflow/tensorflow dependency is upgraded from 2.20.0rc0-gpu to 2.21.0rc0-gpu.
securitytensorflow/tensorflow upgraded to 2.21.0rc1-gpu
The tensorflow/tensorflow dependency is upgraded from 2.21.0rc0-gpu to 2.21.0rc1-gpu.
securitygolang security upgrade
The golang runtime is upgraded to address a security issue.

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breakingDRA components removed from the HAMi main chart
Applies if you use DRA components in the HAMi main chart.
breakingWebhook denial of privileged containers
Applies if you use the webhook.
breakingDeprecated scheduler policy configmap removed
Applies if you configure the deprecated scheduler policy configmap.
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Crossplanev2.4.0Orchestration & ManagementAug 20, 2026

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A release with breaking operational changes, new runtime behavior, and correctness fixes. It also updates the Go toolchain and dependencies for security fixes, including changes that affect CLI publication, package operation, and resource deletion.

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securityGo version and dependency security updates
Crossplane now builds and runs with a newer Go version to include standard library CVE fixes. The release also includes security updates to Crossplane's Go dependencies.
securityGo 1.25.10
Go was updated to 1.25.10 to fix standard library CVEs.
securitygolang.org/x/crypto v0.52.0
The golang.org/x/crypto module was updated to v0.52.0 for security fixes.
securitygolang.org/x/sys v0.44.0
The golang.org/x/sys module was updated to v0.44.0 for security fixes.
securitygolang.org/x/net v0.55.0
The golang.org/x/net module was updated to v0.55.0 for security fixes.
securitygithub.com/sigstore/cosign/v3 v3.0.6
The github.com/sigstore/cosign/v3 module was updated to v3.0.6 for security fixes.
securitygithub.com/sigstore/rekor v1.5.2
The github.com/sigstore/rekor module was updated to v1.5.2 for security fixes.
securitygithub.com/sigstore/timestamp-authority/v2 v2.1.0
The github.com/sigstore/timestamp-authority/v2 module was updated to v2.1.0 for security fixes.
securitygithub.com/sigstore/sigstore-go v1.2.0
The github.com/sigstore/sigstore-go module was updated to v1.2.0 for security fixes.
securityCombined grpc, x/net, and x/text security updates
Combined security updates were applied to grpc, x/net, and x/text.
securitygolang.org/x/net v0.56.0
The golang.org/x/net module was updated to v0.56.0 for security fixes.
securitygolang.org/x/text v0.39.0
The golang.org/x/text module was updated to v0.39.0 for security fixes.
securityVulnerable dependency updates
Vulnerable dependencies were updated for security fixes.
securitygithub.com/sigstore/sigstore-go v1.2.1
The github.com/sigstore/sigstore-go module was updated to v1.2.1 for security fixes.
securitygolang.org/x/mod v0.40.0
The golang.org/x/mod module was updated to v0.40.0 for security fixes.

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breakingCrossplane CLI publication location and binary name
Applies if you use the Crossplane CLI.
breakingspec.replicas behavior in DeploymentRuntimeConfig
Applies if DeploymentRuntimeConfig configures spec.replicas.
breakingNarrowed composed resource garbage collection
Applicability is not stated in the release notes.
+ 1 more on the release page

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deprecatedCrossplane v1.20 support endremoval planned in v2.5 (Nov 2026)
Applies when v2.5 is released in Nov 2026 and Crossplane v1.20 runs.

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Kubernetesv1.36.4Kubernetes CoreAug 20, 2026

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A maintenance release with correctness fixes and a security-related dependency update. The dependency update is recorded in the manifest and has no standalone operator impact.

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securitySecurity updates for golang.org/x/text and golang.org/x/net
The dependency manifest updates golang.org/x/text and golang.org/x/net to include security updates.

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Kyvernov1.19.0SecurityAug 20, 2026

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A substantial operator-facing release with new CLI, Helm, and policy capabilities alongside fixes and dependency updates. It also changes existing behavior through security fixes, deprecations, removals, and stricter constraints that may require review before upgrading.

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securityhighIntermediate certificate limits
Intermediate certificates are limited to mitigate CVE-2026-32280. The fix ships in Kyverno v1.19.0.
securityhighGo toolchain 1.26.3
The Go toolchain was upgraded to 1.26.3 to resolve CVE-2026-39836. The updated toolchain ships in Kyverno v1.19.0.
securityRegenerated CRDs and documentation for GHSA-79gf-7frw-68m9
CRDs and documentation were regenerated after the API bump associated with GHSA-79gf-7frw-68m9. The updated artifacts ship in Kyverno v1.19.0.
securityUpdated golang.org/x/crypto and x/net dependencies
The golang.org/x/crypto dependency was updated to v0.53.0 and x/net to v0.56.0 to resolve security CVEs. The dependency updates ship in Kyverno v1.19.0.
securityPatched ORAS and sigstore vulnerabilities
The ORAS and sigstore dependencies were patched for CodeQL vulnerabilities. The dependency fixes ship in Kyverno v1.19.0.
securityCodeQL vulnerability fixes
Open CodeQL security vulnerabilities were addressed. The fixes ship in Kyverno v1.19.0.
securitycel-go v0.30.0
cel-go was updated to v0.30.0 to resolve CVE-2026-GHSA-gcjh-h69q-9w9g. The updated dependency ships in Kyverno v1.19.0.

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breakingRequired --resource for the migrate command
Applies when the migrate command runs.
breakingDefault userInfo groups and UID during background scans
Applies when background scans run.
breakingexcludeBootstrapResources webhook flag
Applies when you configure Fail webhooks.
+ 3 more on the release page

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deprecatedDeprecation notices for legacy kyverno.io policy types
Applies when you use legacy kyverno.io policy types.

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Rookv1.19.9Storage & DataAug 19, 2026

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A maintenance release with security guidance for CVE-2025–30156 and updates across Ceph authentication, core behavior, Multus networking, and the Ceph base image. The release also includes a workaround for a Ceph authentication rotation race.

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securityCVE-2025–30156 upgrade guidance
Rook users are advised to upgrade to Rook v1.20.5 or v1.19.9 with Ceph v20.2.4 or v19.2.6 in response to CVE-2025–30156.

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Keycloak26.7.2SecurityAug 19, 2026

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A maintenance release with disclosed security fixes, a cleartext vault-keystore password correction, a Quarkus dependency upgrade, and other bug corrections. The fixes cover account and permission flows, secret handling, and runtime dependencies.

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securitymediumCVE-2026-59888 and CVE-2026-59889 fixes in jackson-databind
jackson-databind is upgraded to 2.21.5 to address CVE-2026-59888 and CVE-2026-59889. The dependency update ships in this Keycloak release.
securitymediumCVE-2026-45292 OpenTelemetry Java SDK memory allocation correction
CVE-2026-45292 corrects unbounded memory allocation in W3C Baggage Propagation in the OpenTelemetry Java SDK.

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securitycriticalCVE-2026-18963 reset-credentials flow bypass correction
Applies if you use the reset-credentials flow.
securityhighCVE-2026-15571 predictable account-linking hash correction
Applies if you use oidc.
securitymediumCVE-2026-14613 fine-grained admin permissions bypass correction
Applies if you use the admin/fine-grained-permissions API.
+ 3 more on the release page

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CoreDNSv1.14.7Kubernetes CoreAug 19, 2026

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A maintenance release with a Go toolchain update that includes disclosed CVE fixes, an ACL-check bypass correction, and changes to operator-visible defaults. It also adds features and corrects defects across the DNS server.

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securityhighGo 1.26.6 security fixes
The release is built with Go 1.26.6, including fixes for CVE-2026-56865, CVE-2026-56864, and CVE-2026-33818.

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securityplugin/acl autopath ACL checks
Applies if you use plugin/acl and autopath.
breakingplugin/forward default connection attempts
Applies if you use plugin/forward.
breakingplugin/hosts unsupported-type fallthrough
Applies if you use plugin/hosts.

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Ciliumv1.18.13Networking & MessagingAug 18, 2026

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A maintenance release that adds host-firewall protocol support, corrects networking and stability defects, and changes runtime behavior and observability. It also updates dependencies and container images, including a gRPC security fix with no disclosed vulnerability.

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securityThe google.golang.org/grpc dependency, updated to v1.82.1
The google.golang.org/grpc module is updated to v1.82.1 in the v1.18 release line. The release note marks this dependency update as a security fix, but does not disclose the vulnerability.

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Open Policy Agent (OPA)v1.19.1SecurityAug 17, 2026

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A security-focused maintenance release updates the Go build dependency to 1.26.6 and addresses standard-library vulnerabilities used by OPA's HTTP handler and crypto builtins. Operators building their own binaries or images control the Go version used in those builds.

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securitycriticalGo 1.26.6 build dependency
OPA is built with Go 1.26.6, fixing standard-library vulnerabilities in code used by its HTTP handler and crypto builtins. The fixes address GO-2026-5026, GO-2026-5972, GO-2026-6088, GO-2026-6089, GO-2026-6090, GO-2026-6091, and GO-2026-6218.

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OpenFeatureflagd-proxy/v0.9.8CI/CD & App DeliveryAug 14, 2026

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A maintenance release for flagd-proxy resolves open Dependabot security alerts. The sync server also receives a gRPC keepalive enforcement policy update.

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securityOpen Dependabot security alerts resolved
Open Dependabot security alerts are resolved in flagd-proxy v0.9.8.

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Flatcar Container Linuxlts-4081.3.10Provisioning & RuntimeAug 13, 2026

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A maintenance release with Linux security fixes identified by CVEs. It also updates the Linux and ca-certificates dependencies.

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securitycriticalLinux security updates
The Linux update ships security fixes identified by the CVE advisories recorded for this change.

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Flatcar Container Linuxstable-4593.2.5Provisioning & RuntimeAug 13, 2026

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A security-focused release with Linux and OpenSSH fixes identified by CVE advisories. It also updates versions of Linux, ca-certificates, and OpenSSH.

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securitycriticalLinux security fixes
The release includes Linux security fixes identified by CVE advisories, including CVE-2026-68480.
securityhighopenssh security fixes
The release includes openssh security fixes identified by CVE advisories, including CVE-2026-59995.

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Helmv4.2.4Kubernetes CoreAug 13, 2026

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A maintenance release with correctness fixes and dependency updates tied to GO advisories. The changes affect Helm users through both general fixes and updated Go dependencies.

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securitymediumThe go.opentelemetry.io/otel dependency upgrade for GO-2026-5158
go.opentelemetry.io/otel was upgraded to v1.44.0 for advisory GO-2026-5158.
securityThe google.golang.org/grpc dependency upgrade for GO-2026-6061
google.golang.org/grpc was upgraded from 1.80.0 to 1.82.1 for advisory GO-2026-6061.

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Contourv1.33.6Networking & MessagingAug 12, 2026

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A maintenance release with a security fix for an external authorization bypass and dependency updates for CVE fixes. It also updates the tested Kubernetes range to 1.32 through 1.34, Go to 1.25.12, and Envoy to v1.38.3.

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securityDependency updates for CVE fixes
Dependencies were updated to fix CVEs. The updates ship in Contour v1.33.6.

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securityExternal authorization bypass with disabled authPolicy
Applies if authPolicy is not configured.

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Argov3.5.1CI/CD & App DeliveryAug 12, 2026

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This release contains routine correctness fixes and a security fix in the server. The security change concerns users of the SSD CLI.

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securitySSD CLI secret-mask spoofing prevention
The server prevents secret-mask spoofing in the SSD CLI. This fix ships in Argo CD v3.5.1.

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Argov3.4.7CI/CD & App DeliveryAug 12, 2026

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A maintenance release with correctness fixes, a server-side secret-mask spoofing fix, and a third-party dependency update. Ordinary fixes and the dependency update require no operator action, while upgrading addresses the security fix.

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securitySSD CLI secret-mask spoofing prevention
The server now prevents secret-mask spoofing in the SSD CLI. This fix ships in the 3.4 release line.

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Argov3.3.14CI/CD & App DeliveryAug 12, 2026

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A maintenance release with fixes for secret masking and pprof endpoint configuration, alongside dependency updates for two listed CVEs. The secret-handling fixes and dependency updates are addressed by upgrading, while the remaining defect fixes require no operator action.

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securityhighThe /ui brace-expansion dependency update for CVE-2026-69152
The /ui dependency brace-expansion is updated to 2.1.4 and 1.1.18 for CVE-2026-69152.
securitymediumThe DOMPurify dependency update for CVE-2026-49978
The DOMPurify dependency is updated to 3.4.7 for CVE-2026-49978.

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securitySSD CLI secret mask spoofing prevention
Applies if you use SSD CLI.
securitySecret hiding in the last-applied-configuration annotation
Applies if you configure last-applied-configuration.

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Kubescapev4.0.12SecurityAug 12, 2026

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A corrective and performance-focused release with operator-visible default and constraint changes, deprecated flag removal, and dependency vulnerability fixes. It also expands scanning, output, registry, and MCP capabilities.

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securityBatch dependency vulnerability fixes
Batch 1 and 2 dependency vulnerability fixes are included in this release.
breakingRegoV1 evaluation and v0 compatibility shim removal
Rego evaluation now uses RegoV1 and drops the v0 compatibility shim in this release.
breakingLoopback-only constraint
A loopback-only constraint is applied in this release.

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breakingOpt-in pprof debug server
Applies if you enable the pprof debug server.
breaking--frameworks default set to all
Applies if you do not configure --frameworks.
breakingDeprecated flags removal
Applies if you configure deprecated flags.

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Buildpacksv0.40.9CI/CD & App DeliveryAug 9, 2026

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This release updates dependencies associated with published security advisories. Builders created with the pack CLI from this release contain lifecycle v0.21.0 by default.

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securityhighThe github.com/go-git/go-git/v5 dependency update
github.com/go-git/go-git/v5 updates from v5.19.1 to v5.19.2 in buildpacks v0.40.9. The release note cites GHSA-hc8v-wwc9-vgxm.
securitymediumThe go.opentelemetry.io/otel dependency update
go.opentelemetry.io/otel updates from v1.43.0 to v1.44.0 in buildpacks v0.40.9. The release note cites GO-2026-5158 and CVE-2026-41178 for a baggage header that was not length-capped.
securityThe github.com/klauspost/compress dependency update
github.com/klauspost/compress updates from v1.18.6 to v1.18.7 in buildpacks v0.40.9. The release note cites GO-2026-5841 and GHSA-259r-337f-4rfw for an out-of-bounds read in s2.

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Daprv1.17.12Orchestration & ManagementAug 6, 2026

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This release contains a security-related build toolchain update and an input-binding startup fix. The probe timeout is configurable for applications with slow startup.

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securityThe Go toolchain version, updated to 1.26.5
The Go version used to build Dapr is updated from 1.26.4 to 1.26.5 across the runtime, build tooling, and container images.

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KServev0.20.0AI & MLAug 6, 2026

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This release adds new inference-service, storage, runtime, routing, and deployment capabilities, alongside correctness fixes and dependency updates. Operators should review the Starlette security update, changed defaults, and narrower readiness behavior.

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securitymediumstarlette dependency update for CVE-2026-48710
The starlette dependency is bumped to >=1.0.1 for CVE-2026-48710.
breakingStandard default alignment with the llm-d optimized baseline
The standard default is aligned with the llm-d optimized baseline.

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breakinglora-affinity-scorer default for LoRA adapters
Applies if you use LoRA adapters.
breakingLLMInferenceServiceConfig deletion-prevention finalizer
Applies if you use LLMInferenceServiceConfig.
breakingendpointPickerRef default EPP port
Applies if you configure endpointPickerRef and do not configure port.
+ 4 more on the release page

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Argov3.5.0CI/CD & App DeliveryAug 4, 2026

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A maintenance release focused on operator-facing bug fixes, with additional feature and configuration work. It also includes dependency updates, including a UI dependency update for CVE-2026-41240.

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securitymediumThe redoc/dompurify dependency update for CVE-2026-41240
The UI dependency redoc/dompurify is bumped to v3.4.0 to fix CVE-2026-41240.
securityThe formidable dependency update
The formidable dependency is updated to v2.1.3.
breakingThe auto-sync toggle removal from the app top bar
The auto-sync toggle is removed from the app top bar.

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breakingThe theme default changed to auto
Applies if theme is not configured.

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CRI-Ov1.36.3Kubernetes CoreAug 4, 2026

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This cri-o release includes a fix for a disclosed security vulnerability alongside runtime behavior, monitoring configuration, metric, and dependency updates. It is most relevant to deployments affected by the HOME environment-variable issue or the related observability and CNI configuration changes.

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securityhighCVE-2026-15809 HOME environment-variable injection fix
cri-o v1.36.3 fixes CVE-2026-15809. The vulnerability allowed a bypass of the CVE-2022-4318 fix, enabling /etc/passwd injection through newline characters in the HOME environment variable.

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OpenFGAv1.18.2SecurityAug 3, 2026

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A maintenance release with diagnostic logging, experimental cache metric changes, and corrections for weighted-graph and tuple-validation defects. It also updates the Go toolchain and embedded grpc-health-probe in released images.

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securityhighgrpc-health-probe rebuilt at v0.4.53
The embedded grpc-health-probe is rebuilt with Go 1.26.5 and bumped to v0.4.53 in released images. The update addresses the Go standard library vulnerabilities documented in the Go 1.26.5 release notes, including CVE-2026-39822.

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