Containerd 2.x — End of Life
ActiveContainerd 2.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3LTS | Apr 30, 2026 | Apr 30, 2028 | Apr 30, 2028 | 2.3.1 | Active |
| 2.2 | Nov 5, 2025 | Nov 6, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 | 2.2.4 | Active |
| 2.1 | May 7, 2025 | May 5, 2026 | May 5, 2026 | 2.1.8 | EOL |
| 2.0LTS | Nov 5, 2024 | Nov 7, 2025 | Mar 1, 2027 | 2.0.9 | Active |
CVEs affecting Containerd 2.x (0)
Frequently asked questions
Is Containerd 2 end of life?
Partially. Some Containerd 2.x releases have reached EOL. Check the version table above for the exact status of each sub-release.
What CVEs affect Containerd 2?
No CVEs are currently tracked for Containerd 2.x in our database. This may mean no vulnerabilities have been recorded yet, or the data is still syncing.
What is the latest Containerd 2 version?
The latest Containerd 2.x patch release is 2.3.1, released on May 20, 2026. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
When was Containerd 2 first released?
Containerd 2.0 was initially released on April 30, 2026. See the full version timeline in the table above.
Is it safe to run Containerd 2 in production?
Containerd 2 is still supported and safe for production use until April 30, 2028. Ensure you are running the latest patch version (2.3.1) to have all security fixes applied.
Data sourced from endoflife.date · CVE data from NVD · EPSS from FIRST.org · KEV from CISA