Containerd 1.x — End of Life
EOL soonContainerd 1.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7LTS | Mar 10, 2023 | May 5, 2025 | Sep 1, 2026 | 1.7.32 | EOL soon |
| 1.6LTS | Feb 15, 2022 | Sep 10, 2023 | Aug 23, 2025 | 1.6.39 | EOL |
| 1.5 | May 3, 2021 | Aug 15, 2022 | Feb 28, 2023 | 1.5.18 | EOL |
| 1.4 | Aug 17, 2020 | Nov 3, 2021 | Mar 3, 2022 | 1.4.13 | EOL |
| 1.3 | Sep 26, 2019 | Mar 4, 2021 | Mar 4, 2021 | 1.3.10 | EOL |
| 1.2 | Oct 24, 2018 | Mar 26, 2020 | Oct 15, 2020 | 1.2.14 | EOL |
| 1.1 | Apr 23, 2018 | Oct 23, 2019 | Oct 23, 2019 | 1.1.8 | EOL |
| 1.0 | Dec 5, 2017 | Dec 5, 2018 | Dec 5, 2018 | 1.0.3 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Containerd 1.x (0)
Containerd 1.x will reach end of life — migrate to Containerd 2.x
Containerd 2.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Containerd 1.x stops receiving security patches.
Frequently asked questions
Is Containerd 1 end of life?
Partially. Some Containerd 1.x releases have reached EOL. Check the version table above for the exact status of each sub-release.
What CVEs affect Containerd 1?
No CVEs are currently tracked for Containerd 1.x in our database. This may mean no vulnerabilities have been recorded yet, or the data is still syncing.
What is the latest Containerd 1 version?
The latest Containerd 1.x patch release is 1.7.32, released on May 20, 2026. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from Containerd 1 to Containerd 2?
To migrate from Containerd 1 to Containerd 2: (1) review the official Containerd 2 migration guide for breaking changes, (2) update dependencies and configuration accordingly, (3) test thoroughly in a staging environment, (4) deploy with a rollback plan. Starting early gives you time to resolve compatibility issues before your current version reaches end of life.
Is it safe to run Containerd 1 in production?
Containerd 1 is still supported and safe for production use until September 1, 2026. Ensure you are running the latest patch version (1.7.32) to have all security fixes applied.
Data sourced from endoflife.date · CVE data from NVD · EPSS from FIRST.org · KEV from CISA