Ansible Core 2.18 · Version Status
Ansible Core 2.18 End of Life Date
Ansible Core 2.18 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Ansible Core 2.18 reaches end of life on May 31, 2026. Plan your migration now — 22 days remaining.
EOL Date
May 31, 2026
22 days remaining
Latest Release
2.18.16
Standard release
Release Date
Nov 4, 2024
Ansible Core 2.18 series
All Ansible Core Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 2.9 |
2.9.27 |
May 23, 2022 |
EOL |
| 2.10 |
2.10.17 |
May 23, 2022 |
EOL |
| 2.11 |
2.11.12 |
Nov 7, 2022 |
EOL |
| 2.12 |
2.12.10 |
May 22, 2023 |
EOL |
| 2.13 |
2.13.13 |
Nov 6, 2023 |
EOL |
| 2.14 |
2.14.18 |
May 20, 2024 |
EOL |
| 2.15 |
2.15.13 |
Nov 30, 2024 |
EOL |
| 2.16 |
2.16.18 |
Jul 31, 2025 |
EOL |
What does Ansible Core 2.18 end of life mean?
When Ansible Core 2.18 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches for this version. CVEs discovered after the EOL date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database with no patch available. Exploit code frequently appears on GitHub within days of disclosure.
The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Running Ansible Core 2.18 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Ansible Core 2.20 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Ansible Core 2.18 reach end of life?
Ansible Core 2.18 reached end of life on May 31, 2026. That is 22 days remaining.
Is Ansible Core 2.18 still supported?
Ansible Core 2.18 is still supported but approaching end of life on May 31, 2026. Begin planning your migration now.
What should I upgrade to from Ansible Core 2.18?
The recommended upgrade from Ansible Core 2.18 is
Ansible Core 2.20 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Ansible Core full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Ansible Core 2.18 past EOL?
When Ansible Core 2.18 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no remediation path. Most vulnerability scanners do not flag this — it is the CVE blind spot. Organizations running EOL Ansible Core should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.