Qt 5.x — End of Life
EOLQt 5.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.15LTS | May 25, 2020 | — | Dec 8, 2020 | 5.15.17 | EOL |
| 5.14 | Dec 11, 2019 | — | Dec 12, 2020 | 5.14.2 | EOL |
| 5.13 | Jun 18, 2019 | — | Jun 19, 2020 | 5.13.2 | EOL |
| 5.12LTS | Dec 4, 2018 | — | Dec 5, 2021 | 5.12.12 | EOL |
| 5.9 | May 29, 2017 | — | May 31, 2020 | 5.9.9 | EOL |
| 5.6LTS | Mar 15, 2016 | — | Mar 16, 2019 | 5.6.3 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Qt 5.x (0)
Qt 5.x is EOL — migrate to Qt 6.x
Qt 6.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Qt 5.x stops receiving security patches.
Frequently asked questions
Is Qt 5 end of life?
Yes. All Qt 5.x releases have reached end of life and no longer receive security patches. Migrate to Qt 6.x as soon as possible.
What CVEs affect Qt 5?
No CVEs are currently tracked for Qt 5.x in our database. This may mean no vulnerabilities have been recorded yet, or the data is still syncing.
What is the latest Qt 5 version?
The latest Qt 5.x patch release is 5.15.17, released on May 22, 2025. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from Qt 5 to Qt 6?
To migrate from Qt 5 to Qt 6: (1) review the official Qt 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 Qt 5 in production?
No. Qt 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