Kde Plasma 5.x — End of Life
EOLKde Plasma 5.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.27LTS | Feb 14, 2023 | Jan 6, 2025 | Jan 6, 2025 | 5.27.12 | EOL |
| 5.26 | Oct 11, 2022 | Feb 14, 2023 | Feb 14, 2023 | 5.26.5 | EOL |
| 5.25 | Jun 14, 2022 | Oct 11, 2022 | Oct 11, 2022 | 5.25.5 | EOL |
| 5.24LTS | Feb 8, 2022 | Jun 14, 2022 | Oct 14, 2022 | 5.24.7 | EOL |
| 5.23 | Oct 14, 2021 | Feb 3, 2022 | Feb 3, 2022 | 5.23.5 | EOL |
| 5.18LTS | Feb 11, 2020 | Jun 4, 2020 | Feb 11, 2022 | 5.18.8 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Kde Plasma 5.x (0)
Kde Plasma 5.x is EOL — migrate to Kde Plasma 6.x
Kde Plasma 6.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Kde Plasma 5.x stops receiving security patches.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kde Plasma 5 end of life?
Yes. All Kde Plasma 5.x releases have reached end of life and no longer receive security patches. Migrate to Kde Plasma 6.x as soon as possible.
What CVEs affect Kde Plasma 5?
No CVEs are currently tracked for Kde Plasma 5.x in our database. This may mean no vulnerabilities have been recorded yet, or the data is still syncing.
What is the latest Kde Plasma 5 version?
The latest Kde Plasma 5.x patch release is 5.27.12, released on January 6, 2025. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from Kde Plasma 5 to Kde Plasma 6?
To migrate from Kde Plasma 5 to Kde Plasma 6: (1) review the official Kde Plasma 6 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 Kde Plasma 5 in production?
No. Kde Plasma 5 has reached end of life and security vulnerabilities are no longer patched. Upgrade to a supported version immediately.
Data sourced from endoflife.date · CVE data from NVD · EPSS from FIRST.org · KEV from CISA