Salt 2016.x — End of Life
EOLSalt 2016.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016.3 | Feb 2, 2016 | May 31, 2017 | Nov 30, 2017 | 2016.3.8 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Salt 2016.x (0)
Salt 2016.x is EOL — migrate to Salt 2017.x
Salt 2017.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Salt 2016.x stops receiving security patches.
Frequently asked questions
Is Salt 2016 end of life?
Yes. All Salt 2016.x releases have reached end of life and no longer receive security patches. Migrate to Salt 2017.x as soon as possible.
What CVEs affect Salt 2016?
No CVEs are currently tracked for Salt 2016.x in our database. This may mean no vulnerabilities have been recorded yet, or the data is still syncing.
What is the latest Salt 2016 version?
The latest Salt 2016.x patch release is 2016.3.8, released on August 31, 2017. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from Salt 2016 to Salt 2017?
To migrate from Salt 2016 to Salt 2017: (1) review the official Salt 2017 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 Salt 2016 in production?
No. Salt 2016 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