Podman 5.x — End of Life
ActivePodman 5.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.8 | Feb 12, 2026 | — | No | 5.8.3 | Active |
| 5.7 | Nov 11, 2025 | — | Feb 12, 2026 | 5.7.1 | EOL |
| 5.6 | Aug 15, 2025 | — | Nov 11, 2025 | 5.6.2 | EOL |
| 5.5 | May 13, 2025 | — | Aug 15, 2025 | 5.5.2 | EOL |
| 5.4 | Feb 11, 2025 | — | May 13, 2025 | 5.4.2 | EOL |
| 5.3 | Nov 12, 2024 | — | Feb 11, 2025 | 5.3.2 | EOL |
| 5.2 | Aug 1, 2024 | — | Nov 12, 2024 | 5.2.5 | EOL |
| 5.1 | May 29, 2024 | — | Aug 1, 2024 | 5.1.2 | EOL |
| 5.0 | Mar 19, 2024 | — | May 29, 2024 | 5.0.3 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Podman 5.x (0)
Frequently asked questions
Is Podman 5 end of life?
Partially. Some Podman 5.x releases have reached EOL. Check the version table above for the exact status of each sub-release.
What CVEs affect Podman 5?
No CVEs are currently tracked for Podman 5.x in our database. This may mean no vulnerabilities have been recorded yet, or the data is still syncing.
What is the latest Podman 5 version?
The latest Podman 5.x patch release is 5.8.3, released on June 12, 2026. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
When was Podman 5 first released?
Podman 5.0 was initially released on February 12, 2026. See the full version timeline in the table above.
Is it safe to run Podman 5 in production?
Podman 5 is still supported and safe for production use. Ensure you are running the latest patch version (5.8.3) to have all security fixes applied.
Data sourced from endoflife.date · CVE data from NVD · EPSS from FIRST.org · KEV from CISA