k8s: Kubernetes v1.35: A Better Way to Pass Service Account Tokens to CSI Drivers
Kubernetes Official Blog
2026-01-07
Kubernetes v1.35 introduces a beta opt-in for delivering CSI-requested service account tokens in the NodePublishVolumeRequest secrets field rather than volume_context. This change (controlled by serviceAccountTokenInSecrets in the CSIDriver spec) fixes accidental token exposure in logs, is opt-in to preserve compatibility, and includes guidance and a safe rollout sequence for CSI driver authors.