Yocto 5.x — End of Life
ActiveYocto 5.x is partially supported: only 5.0 still receives security fixes until Apr 30, 2028, in 555 days. The most recent release in this series is 5.3.4. No CVE is currently tracked for Yocto 5.x. The next major version is Yocto 6. See Yocto 6 →
Yocto 5.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status | Alert me |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 | Dec 15, 2025 | — | Jun 15, 2026 | 5.3.4 | EOL | |
| 5.2 | May 7, 2025 | — | Dec 7, 2025 | 5.2.4 | EOL | |
| 5.1 | Oct 16, 2024 | — | May 16, 2025 | 5.1.4 | EOL | |
| 5.0LTS | Apr 29, 2024 | — | Apr 30, 2028 | 5.0.20 | Active |
CVEs affecting Yocto 5.x (0)
Yocto 5.x will reach end of life — migrate to Yocto 6.x
Yocto 6.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Yocto 5.x stops receiving security patches.
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[](https://eolcanary.com/explore/yocto/5)Frequently asked questions
Is Yocto 5 end of life?
Partially. 3 of the 4 Yocto 5.x releases have reached end of life. Still supported: 5.0 (until April 30, 2028 at the latest).
What CVEs affect Yocto 5?
No CVEs are currently tracked for Yocto 5.x in the NVD data we monitor.
What is the latest Yocto 5 version?
The latest Yocto 5.x patch release is 5.3.4, released on May 12, 2026. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from Yocto 5 to Yocto 6?
To migrate from Yocto 5 to Yocto 6: (1) review the official Yocto 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 Yocto 5 in production?
Only on a supported release (5.0). Support for Yocto 5.0 ends on April 30, 2028. Make sure you run the latest patch (5.0.20) to have all security fixes applied.
Data sourced from endoflife.date · CVE data from NVD · EPSS from FIRST.org · KEV from CISA