GCP Releases
Google Cloud releases and Terraform Google provider. New features, breaking changes, security advisories and deprecations - each summarised in plain English and updated continuously.
Tracking 829 GCP releases · Updated
- Google Cloud release notes infragcpgadeprecationengineergcp-composer ·
Managed Service for Apache Airflow: New Release and Deprecations
A new release of Managed Service for Apache Airflow is rolling out, featuring Airflow 3.2.2 and updated build images for both Gen 3 and Gen 2 environments. While some features like Multi-Team Airflow are not yet available, bug fixes for alerts and error messages are included. This release also marks the end of support for several older Airflow versions and builds, requiring users to upgrade to avoid disruption.
deprecation feature patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes securityinfragcpsecurity-advisoryengineer ·
Container Optimized OS Security and Bug Fixes
This release of Container Optimized OS addresses numerous security vulnerabilities across the Linux kernel, systemd, Python, and OpenSSH. It also includes fixes for an xfs file system bug and an update to fluent-bit. These updates are crucial for maintaining system integrity and security for all users running Container Optimized OS.
security patch - Google Cloud release notes infragcpgapreviewengineergcp-bigquerygcp-cloud-rungcp-gkegcp-cloud-sqlgcp-compute-enginegcp-composer ·
Cloud SDK 578.0.0: Database Migration default change, AlloyDB backup DR GA, BigQuery improvements
The Cloud SDK 578.0.0 release introduces breaking changes, notably making the `--auto-commit` flag the default for database migration operations and promoting AlloyDB Backup DR restore flags to GA. Key enhancements include BigQuery improvements like force deletion for connections and fixed configuration reading, along with updates to Cloud Run, Compute Engine, and Secret Manager commands. This release affects users of various Google Cloud services, with some changes requiring explicit action to maintain previous behavior.
breaking - Terraform Google Provider Releases terraforminfragcpdeprecationengineergcp-bigquerygcp-dataproc ·
Terraform Google Provider v7.42.0: New resources, BigQuery, Colab enhancements
HashiCorp's Terraform Google Provider has been updated to version 7.42.0, introducing several new resources including those for quotas, service accounts, and API Hub attachments. Enhancements focus on BigQuery, Cloud Run, Colab schedules, and Compute Engine, along with bug fixes for Bigtable, GKE Hub, and Secret Manager. This release also deprecates a Vertex AI resource, directing users to an alternative. The update is available for all users managing Google Cloud infrastructure via Terraform.
deprecation feature patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
Apigee X: Security Fixes and Infrastructure Updates
Google Cloud has released an updated version of Apigee X, incorporating security fixes for the Java Callout policy and infrastructure updates. This release aims to address vulnerabilities and improve the overall stability of the Apigee platform. The rollout began today and may take several business days to complete across all Google Cloud zones.
security patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes networkinggcpgaengineergcp-gke ·
GKE Mixed-Protocol Load Balancers Reach General Availability
Google Kubernetes Engine has reached general availability for mixed-protocol Services of type LoadBalancer. This feature allows a single IP address to handle simultaneous TCP and UDP traffic for both external and internal Network Load Balancers across IPv4, IPv6, and dual-stack environments. This resolves prior traffic routing errors and is available in GKE version 1.36.2-gke.1498000 and later, benefiting users managing diverse network traffic patterns.
security feature - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
Cloud NGFW: WildFire feature temporarily removed due to outage risk
Cloud NGFW is temporarily removing the WildFire feature. Enabling WildFire in an existing firewall endpoint risks a temporary data plane outage, affecting existing traffic. This removal impacts users attempting to enable WildFire on established firewall endpoints.
breaking - endoflife.date eolgoogle-kubernetes-engine ·
Google Kubernetes Engine 1.33 reaches end of life in 7 days
Google Kubernetes Engine 1.33 reaches end of life on 2026-08-03 (7 days from now). Latest release in this cycle: 1.33.13-gke.1269000.
deprecation - Google Cloud release notes infragcpgadeprecationengineergcp-gke ·
Google Kubernetes Engine: Version Updates and Security Patches
Google Kubernetes Engine has released new cluster versions across its Rapid, Regular, Stable, Extended, and default channels, offering new default versions and updated patch/minor version availability for upgrades. Several older versions are now deprecated and scheduled for removal within 90 days, requiring users to plan their upgrades. The release also includes security updates via updated Container-Optimized OS images for enhanced vulnerability management.
security patch - Google Cloud release notes gcpdeprecation ·
Cloud API Registry Deprecates Model Context Protocol Support
Support for Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and tools in the Cloud API Registry will be shut down on July 30, 2026. This deprecation will prevent users from managing MCP resources via the API. Affected users should consult documentation on feature deprecations for further details.
deprecation - Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineer ·
Apigee Hybrid v1.16.8 Release Notes
Apigee Hybrid has released version 1.16.8, including a fix for ignored nodeSelector configurations and a new runtime rollout strategy configuration. This update also contains various security and CVE fixes. It is recommended for all users managing Apigee Hybrid deployments, with container images automatically updated via Helm charts for patch releases.
security feature patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes gcpdeprecationengineer ·
Service Usage v2beta API for MCP policies deprecated
Support for managing Model Context Protocol (MCP) server enablement and consumer policies via the Service Usage v2beta API will end on July 30, 2026. This deprecation affects users who rely on this specific API for policy management. Users should migrate to alternative methods before the shutdown date.
deprecation - Google Cloud release notes aigcppreviewengineer ·
Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform: Image Models Retired
The Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform has retired the gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview and gemini-3-pro-image-preview models. Users must update their code to reference alternative image models to avoid disruption. This change affects users of these specific preview models.
breaking - Google Cloud release notes securityinfragcpsecurity-advisoryengineer ·
Container Optimized OS Updates Address Security Vulnerabilities and Bugs
Several updates have been released for Container Optimized OS (COS) addressing multiple security vulnerabilities across glib, Python, wget, and the Linux kernel. These updates also include fixes for a bug in the XFS file system and upgraded versions of Docker and containerd. The changes are available for various COS versions and are relevant to users running containerized workloads on Google Cloud.
security patch - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpsecurity-advisoryengineergcp-looker ·
Looker Security Advisory: Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
A critical Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Looker could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts by tricking an administrator into opening a malicious URL. This affects both Looker-hosted and self-hosted instances. Looker-hosted instances are already mitigated, while self-hosted instances require an urgent update to patched versions.
security - Google Cloud release notes gcppreviewdeprecationengineergcp-looker ·
Looker Reports Deprecated July 2026
Looker reports are being deprecated as of July 13, 2026. Users who enabled the preview will lose the ability to create, view, or edit existing Looker reports. Access to other Looker content and its use as a data source for Data Studio will remain unaffected.
deprecation - Google Cloud release notes aigcpdeprecationengineer ·
Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform deprecates open model endpoints
Google Cloud is deprecating several open model endpoints within the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform, scheduled for retirement on October 21, 2026. This change affects users relying on these specific endpoints for their AI applications, prompting a need to migrate to alternative models. The deprecation notice provides a comprehensive list of affected models, emphasizing the deadline for migration.
deprecation - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpdeprecationengineergcp-compute-engine ·
Compute Engine deprecates customer-supplied encryption keys
Google Compute Engine is deprecating the use of customer-supplied encryption keys (CSEKs) for disks, snapshots, images, and machine images. This change will be effective on July 20, 2027, impacting users who rely on CSEKs for encryption. Alternatives and further details are available in the official documentation.
deprecation - Google Cloud release notes aigcpsecurity-advisoryengineer ·
Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform Security Update
A Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in Agent Studio's auto-generated API proxy backend has been fixed. This addresses a potential security risk for web applications generated before July 1, 2026. Users who created applications before this date should regenerate and redeploy their apps from Agent Studio to incorporate the security patch, which includes strict domain allowlist validation.
security - Google Cloud release notes governancegcpdeprecationengineergcp-gke ·
GKE deprecates vulkan-tools on Ubuntu nodes
Google Kubernetes Engine is deprecating the pre-installation of vulkan-tools on Ubuntu node images starting with GKE version 1.37. This change aims to improve security by reducing the attack surface on host nodes. Users running Vulkan diagnostic tools directly on GKE Ubuntu hosts will need to manually install this package, but containerized GPU/Vulkan workloads are unaffected.
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