Podman 4.x — End of Life
EOLPodman 4.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | Jan 22, 2024 | — | Yes | 4.9.5 | EOL |
| 4.8 | Nov 27, 2023 | — | Yes | 4.8.3 | EOL |
| 4.7 | Sep 27, 2023 | — | Yes | 4.7.2 | EOL |
| 4.6 | Jul 20, 2023 | — | Yes | 4.6.2 | EOL |
| 4.5 | Apr 14, 2023 | — | Yes | 4.5.1 | EOL |
| 4.4 | Feb 1, 2023 | — | Yes | 4.4.4 | EOL |
| 4.3 | Oct 18, 2022 | — | Yes | 4.3.1 | EOL |
| 4.2 | Aug 10, 2022 | — | Yes | 4.2.1 | EOL |
| 4.1 | May 5, 2022 | — | Yes | 4.1.1 | EOL |
| 4.0 | Feb 17, 2022 | — | Yes | 4.0.3 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Podman 4.x (0)
Podman 4.x is EOL — migrate to Podman 5.x
Podman 5.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Podman 4.x stops receiving security patches.
Frequently asked questions
Is Podman 4 end of life?
Yes. All Podman 4.x releases have reached end of life and no longer receive security patches. Migrate to Podman 5.x as soon as possible.
What CVEs affect Podman 4?
No CVEs are currently tracked for Podman 4.x in our database. This may mean no vulnerabilities have been recorded yet, or the data is still syncing.
What is the latest Podman 4 version?
The latest Podman 4.x patch release is 4.9.5, released on May 30, 2024. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from Podman 4 to Podman 5?
To migrate from Podman 4 to Podman 5: (1) review the official Podman 5 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 Podman 4 in production?
No. Podman 4 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