Puppet 5.x — End of Life
EOLPuppet 5.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Jun 27, 2017 | — | Jan 1, 2021 | 5.5.22 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Puppet 5.x (0)
Puppet 5.x is EOL — migrate to Puppet 6.x
Puppet 6.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Puppet 5.x stops receiving security patches.
Frequently asked questions
Is Puppet 5 end of life?
Yes. All Puppet 5.x releases have reached end of life and no longer receive security patches. Migrate to Puppet 6.x as soon as possible.
What CVEs affect Puppet 5?
No CVEs are currently tracked for Puppet 5.x in our database. This may mean no vulnerabilities have been recorded yet, or the data is still syncing.
What is the latest Puppet 5 version?
The latest Puppet 5.x patch release is 5.5.22, released on October 9, 2020. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from Puppet 5 to Puppet 6?
To migrate from Puppet 5 to Puppet 6: (1) review the official Puppet 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 Puppet 5 in production?
No. Puppet 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