Ansible Core 2.x — End of Life
ActiveAnsible Core 2.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.21 | May 31, 2026 | — | Nov 30, 2027 | 2.21.0 | Active |
| 2.20 | Nov 3, 2025 | — | May 31, 2027 | 2.20.6 | Active |
| 2.19 | Jul 21, 2025 | — | Nov 30, 2026 | 2.19.10 | Active |
| 2.18 | Nov 4, 2024 | — | May 31, 2026 | 2.18.17 | EOL |
| 2.17 | May 20, 2024 | — | Nov 30, 2025 | 2.17.14 | EOL |
| 2.16 | Nov 6, 2023 | — | Jul 31, 2025 | 2.16.18 | EOL |
| 2.15 | May 22, 2023 | — | Nov 30, 2024 | 2.15.13 | EOL |
| 2.14 | Nov 7, 2022 | — | May 20, 2024 | 2.14.18 | EOL |
| 2.13 | May 23, 2022 | — | Nov 6, 2023 | 2.13.13 | EOL |
| 2.12 | Nov 8, 2021 | — | May 22, 2023 | 2.12.10 | EOL |
| 2.11 | Apr 26, 2021 | — | Nov 7, 2022 | 2.11.12 | EOL |
| 2.10 | Aug 13, 2020 | — | May 23, 2022 | 2.10.17 | EOL |
| 2.9 | Oct 31, 2019 | — | May 23, 2022 | 2.9.27 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Ansible Core 2.x (0)
Frequently asked questions
Is Ansible Core 2 end of life?
Partially. Some Ansible Core 2.x releases have reached EOL. Check the version table above for the exact status of each sub-release.
What CVEs affect Ansible Core 2?
No CVEs are currently tracked for Ansible Core 2.x in our database. This may mean no vulnerabilities have been recorded yet, or the data is still syncing.
What is the latest Ansible Core 2 version?
The latest Ansible Core 2.x patch release is 2.21.0, released on May 18, 2026. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
When was Ansible Core 2 first released?
Ansible Core 2.0 was initially released on May 31, 2026. See the full version timeline in the table above.
Is it safe to run Ansible Core 2 in production?
Ansible Core 2 is still supported and safe for production use until November 30, 2027. Ensure you are running the latest patch version (2.21.0) to have all security fixes applied.
Data sourced from endoflife.date · CVE data from NVD · EPSS from FIRST.org · KEV from CISA