Question 1

What happens when Hashicorp Packer reaches end of life?

Accepted Answer

When Hashicorp Packer reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features. Currently, 5 Hashicorp Packer versions are already EOL. The latest supported version is Hashicorp Packer 1.15. Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is Hashicorp Packer 1.15 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hashicorp Packer 1.15 is actively supported. It receives security patches and bug fixes. Check the version table above for the full list of supported Hashicorp Packer releases and their exact end-of-life dates.

Question 3

Is it safe to use Hashicorp Packer after end of life?

Accepted Answer

No. Running Hashicorp Packer after EOL is not safe for production systems. Once a version reaches end of life, newly discovered CVEs are published publicly but never patched — leaving your systems permanently exposed. The only safe path is upgrading to an actively supported Hashicorp Packer release.

Question 4

How to upgrade from Hashicorp Packer 1.12 to Hashicorp Packer 1.x?

Accepted Answer

To upgrade Hashicorp Packer from 1.12 to 1.15: (1) review the official migration guide for breaking changes, (2) test your application against the new version in a staging environment, (3) update dependencies that have version constraints, (4) run your full test suite, (5) deploy with a rollback plan. The earlier you start, the more time you have to resolve compatibility issues before EOL.

Question 5

When is the next Hashicorp Packer LTS version?

Accepted Answer

Not all Hashicorp Packer releases have a designated LTS status. Check the version table above — LTS releases are marked with an "LTS" badge. Refer to the official Hashicorp Packer release policy for information on upcoming long-term support versions.

Question 6

How long does Hashicorp Packer support each version?

Accepted Answer

On average, Hashicorp Packer supports each release for approximately 18 months (~1.5 years).  The exact EOL date for each version is listed in the table above.

Version	Released	Active support	EOL date	Until EOL	Latest	CVEs	Status
1.15	Feb 4, 2026	—	No	—	1.15.3	—	Active
1.14	Jul 30, 2025	—	No	—	1.14.3	—	Active
1.13	May 30, 2025	—	No	—	1.13.1	—	Active
1.12	Jan 22, 2025	—	Feb 4, 2026	125d ago	1.12.0	—	EOL
1.11	May 31, 2024	—	Jul 30, 2025	314d ago	1.11.2	—	EOL
1.10	Dec 5, 2023	—	May 30, 2025	375d ago	1.10.3	—	EOL
1.9	May 31, 2023	—	Jan 22, 2025	503d ago	1.9.5	—	EOL
1.8	Mar 4, 2022	—	May 31, 2024	739d ago	1.8.7	—	EOL

Hashicorp Packer End of Life Dates

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