Kubernetes v1.36: Deprecation and removal of Service ExternalIPs

Kubernetes v1.36 formally deprecates .spec.externalIPs field for Services due to security vulnerabilities (CVE-2020-8554).

• •The field creates security exploits in untrusted clusters by assuming all users are trusted
• •Recommended alternatives: manually-managed LoadBalancer Services, MetalLB controllers, or Gateway API
• •Removal timeline: v1.40 disables kube-proxy support with opt-in; v1.43 removes completely

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