EKS cluster should use a supported Kubernetes version

What it checks

EKS cluster should use a supported Kubernetes version

Where it applies

Terraform: aws_eks_cluster

CloudFormation: AWS::EKS::Cluster

How to fix it

1. Upgrade one minor version at a time (EKS requirement). Plan for node group rolling updates. Test workloads in staging first.

Frameworks

• AWS FSBP EKS.2
• SOC 2 CC7.1
• NIST 800-53 rev5 SI-2

These mappings are advisory, not an attestation of compliance.

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