Podman 5.x — End of Life
EOL soonPodman 5.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status | Alert me |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.8 | Feb 12, 2026 | — | Sep 26, 2026 | 5.8.5 | EOL soon | |
| 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)
Podman 5.x will reach end of life — migrate to Podman 6.x
Podman 6.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Podman 5.x stops receiving security patches.
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 5.8.5, released on July 8, 2026. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from Podman 5 to Podman 6?
To migrate from Podman 5 to Podman 6: (1) review the official Podman 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 Podman 5 in production?
Podman 5 is still supported and safe for production use until September 26, 2026. Ensure you are running the latest patch version (5.8.5) to have all security fixes applied.
Data sourced from endoflife.date · CVE data from NVD · EPSS from FIRST.org · KEV from CISA