Question 1

What happens when Openbao reaches end of life?

Accepted Answer

When Openbao reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features. Currently, 5 Openbao versions are already EOL. The latest supported version is Openbao 2.5. Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is Openbao 2.5 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Openbao 2.5 is actively supported. It receives security patches and bug fixes. Check the version table above for the full list of supported Openbao releases and their exact end-of-life dates.

Question 3

Is it safe to use Openbao after end of life?

Accepted Answer

No. Running Openbao 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 Openbao release.

Question 4

How to upgrade from Openbao 2.4 to Openbao 2.x?

Accepted Answer

To upgrade Openbao from 2.4 to 2.5: (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 Openbao LTS version?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

How long does Openbao support each version?

Accepted Answer

On average, Openbao supports each release for approximately 4 months (~0.3 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
2.5	Feb 5, 2026	—	No	—	2.5.4	—	Active
2.4	Aug 28, 2025	—	Feb 5, 2026	124d ago	2.4.4	—	EOL
2.3	Jun 25, 2025	—	Aug 29, 2025	284d ago	2.3.2	—	EOL
2.2	Mar 5, 2025	—	Jun 26, 2025	348d ago	2.2.2	—	EOL
2.1	Nov 29, 2024	—	Mar 6, 2025	460d ago	2.1.1	—	EOL
2.0	Jul 17, 2024	—	Nov 30, 2024	556d ago	2.0.3	—	EOL

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