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Migrating to Vault v1.19.4

Version v1.19.4 introduces 1 breaking change. This guide details how to update your code.

Released: 5/16/2025

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Breaking Changes

Issue #1

plugins (enterprise): Enterprise plugins can no longer be registered on standby nodes if the artifact is not pre-extracted. Operators must now place the extracted plugin artifact in the plugin directory before registration, as Vault will no longer extract it upon registration on standby nodes.

Migration Steps

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    For Enterprise users deploying plugins, ensure that the plugin artifact is extracted and placed in the plugin directory before registering the plugin, especially if the registration occurs on a node that might transition from standby to active.

Release Summary

This release updates underlying dependencies, introduces FIPS 140-3 compliance and post-quantum key agreement support, and fixes critical bugs related to enterprise plugin operation on standby nodes.

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