Release Notes

This release introduces new features, enhancements, and bug fixes to the LivestreamIQ Kafka Manager, focusing on improving performance, usability, and overall stability of the system. Detailed information is provided below.

Release notes

Release Notes for LivestreamIQ Version 4.1.2

April 13, 2026

1. New Features
Administration Module

Introduced a new Administration module with centralized management for Authentication, Users & Access, Authorization, Email Configuration, Alert Configuration, and License Management—giving administrators greater control over security, access, notifications, and system configuration.

  • Authentication: Configure authentication methods such as Azure AD, Google, and ZTrust to secure portal access.

  • Users & Access: Manage users, roles, account status, and access permissions from one place.

  • Authorization: Create and manage role-based permissions for Kafka resources and clusters.

  • Email Configuration: Configure and test SMTP settings for system notifications and alerts.

  • Alert Configuration: Create notification actions and triggers to monitor Kafka metrics and send alerts based on defined conditions.

  • License: Activate and manage licenses, view license details, and check for available product updates.

 

Release Notes for LivestreamIQ Version 3.6.0

July 29, 2025

1. New Features
Kafka Connector Integration

Built-in support to ingest real-time event streams directly from Apache Kafka topics, enabling seamless data flow and analytics.

Custom Connector Framework

Users can now develop and deploy their own connectors through a configuration-driven approach. Simply upload a JSON file specifying endpoints, authentication, and parsing rules.

Connector Health Dashboard

Monitor connector activity at a glance, including:

  • Total connectors

  • Failed tasks/connectors

  • Status: Running, Paused, or Failed

2. Enhancements & Bug Fixes
Responsive Logs Dashboard Charts

Charts now adapt to desktop, tablet, and mobile devices, ensuring a smooth monitoring experience across screen sizes.

Accurate Log Timestamps

Resolved timestamp issues so that log visuals now reflect precise event timing.

3. Security Fixes & Enhancements
Library Upgrades & Vulnerability Removal

Upgraded dependencies and patched known security vulnerabilities.

VAPT & SCA Compliance

Completed Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT) and Software Composition Analysis (SCA).

Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
  • Fixed regex-related vulnerabilities.

  • Sanitized debug stack traces.

HTTP Response Hardening
  • Disabled debug mode.

  • Fixed stack trace exposure.

Session & CORS Security
  • Removed session tokens from URLs.

  • Fixed arbitrary origin trust in CORS configurations.

Input Validation & Sensitive Data Protection

Strengthened validation on key endpoints and improved protection of sensitive data.

API Abuse & File Upload Defense
  • Implemented rate limiting.

  • Blocked risky file uploads and executions.

Groovy Script Injection Mitigation

Closed Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerabilities by sanitizing Groovy scripts.

 

Release Notes for LivestreamIQ Version 3.5.0

April 16, 2025

1. Version Information

Version: 3.5.0

2. New Features
Data Masking

LivestreamIQ now provides data masking capabilities to protect sensitive information while maintaining visibility into Kafka message content.

Enhanced Filtering Options

Added enhanced filtering capabilities to help users efficiently navigate large volumes of Kafka data and logs.

Logs Dashboard with Graphical Representation

The Logs feature now includes a comprehensive dashboard with graphical representations of log data, making it easier to identify patterns and issues at a glance.

 

Previous Release: LivestreamIQ Version 3.4.2

September 25, 2024

1. Version Information

Version: 3.4.2

2. New Features
Logs Tab for Kafka Cluster Logs

Added a new Logs tab to LivestreamIQ, allowing users to view Kafka cluster logs directly from the UI. This improves troubleshooting and monitoring by providing easy access to real-time log data.

Brokers – Metrics Tab with JMX Metrics

The Metrics tab under the Brokers section now displays Kafka JMX metrics in graphical format, helping users monitor broker performance, identify potential issues, and optimize cluster efficiency.

3. Log Collection via Filebeat

LivestreamIQ now collects logs through Filebeat, deployed as a separate DaemonSet. Filebeat is lightweight and requires minimal resources, helping ensure that Kafka performance remains unaffected.

This release introduced important monitoring enhancements and simplified log collection for more efficient Kafka cluster management.