KCT 3.12.7 release notes
Release date: April 23, 2026
Here's what's new in KCT 3.12.7. You can find the applicable system requirements here.
To view release notes, system requirements, and product guide PDFs for supported versions of KCT, see KCT previous versions. To view release notes for multiple versions
New features and improvements in KCT
Improved password masking in logs
KCT debug log and info log now include improved password masking, providing improved data protection.
Third-party software licensing available in installer
The KCT installer folder includes a list of all third-party software components used in Kiwi CatTools.
Upgraded IPWorks library
The IPWorks libraries in KCT have been updated to version 24.0.9376 for improved features and security fixes.
Upgraded WeOnlyDo library
The wodFtpDLX library has been upgraded to version 3.7.0.802, incorporating the latest features and security fixes.
General improvements
- Security improvements
Fixed customer issues
| Case number | Description |
|---|---|
| 02067708 | Added keyboard-interactive SSH authentication support for PaloAlto Firewall device type to resolve login failures caused by pre-authentication banner message appearing before the password prompt. |
| 01743970 | Added keyboard-interactive SSH authentication for Fortinet.FortiOS device type to resolve login failures cause by pre-authentication banner messages appearing before the password prompt. |
| 01964652 | Bell characters no longer cause activity failures in the command response buffer for Cisco Firepower 2100 devices. |
Installation or upgrade
For new installations, you can download the installation file from the product page on https://www.solarwinds.com or from the Customer Portal.
For information about installing Kiwi CatTools, see the Kiwi CatTools Installation Guide.
End of life
| Version | EoL announcement | EoE effective date | EoL effective date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.12.5 | April 21, 2026: End-of-Life (EoL) announcement – Customers on KCT version 3.12.5 or earlier should begin transitioning to the latest version of KCT. | July 21, 2026: End-of-Engineering (EoE) – Service releases, bug fixes, workarounds, and service packs for KCT version 3.12.5 or earlier will no longer actively be supported by SolarWinds. | July 21, 2027: End-of-Life (EoL) – SolarWinds will no longer provide technical support for KCT version 3.12.5. |
| 3.12.4 | October 21, 2025: End-of-Life (EoL) announcement – Customers on KCT version 3.12.4 or earlier should begin transitioning to the latest version of KCT. | July 15, 2026: End-of-Engineering (EoE) – Service releases, bug fixes, workarounds, and service packs for KCT version 3.12.4 or earlier will no longer actively be supported by SolarWinds. | July 15, 2027: End-of-Life (EoL) – SolarWinds will no longer provide technical support for KCT version 3.12.4. |
| 3.12.3 | April 15, 2025: End-of-Life (EoL) announcement – Customers on KCT version 3.12.3 or earlier should begin transitioning to the latest version of KCT. | July 15, 2026: End-of-Engineering (EoE) – Service releases, bug fixes, workarounds, and service packs for KCT version 3.12.3 or earlier will no longer actively be supported by SolarWinds. | July 15, 2027: End-of-Life (EoL) – SolarWinds will no longer provide technical support for KCT version 3.12.3. |
See the End of Life Policy for information about SolarWinds product life cycle phases. To see EoL dates for earlier KCT versions, see KCT release history.
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