Centos Stream · Lifecycle Status

Centos Stream End of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Timeline

Complete end-of-life dates, support windows, and security status for all Centos Stream versions. Data sourced from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation. Updated at every deploy.

Centos Stream 9 is actively supported. Next EOL: version 9 on May 31, 2027.
Latest Active
9
9 series
Next EOL
9
May 31, 2027
Active Versions
2
of 3 total
EOL Versions
1
no longer patched
Release Cycle Timeline
EOL   Warning   Active   Today
Release cycle timeline 202020212022202320242025202620272028202920308910TODAY
All Versions
VersionLatest ReleaseRelease DateEOL DateDaysStatus
8 Sep 24, 2019 May 31, 2024 708 days past EOL EOL
9 Sep 15, 2021 May 31, 2027 387 days remaining Active
10 Dec 12, 2024 Jan 1, 2030 1333 days remaining Active

What does Centos Stream end of life mean for your organization?

When a Centos Stream version reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Vulnerabilities discovered after this date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database, exploit code appears on GitHub, and your systems remain permanently exposed.

The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software. With a zero-day, nobody knows about the vulnerability. With EOL software, the vulnerability is public — listed, rated, and often weaponized — but no patch will ever exist. This is the most dangerous gap in enterprise security posture.

Organizations running EOL Centos Stream should treat it as a vulnerability class in their risk register, apply compensating controls (network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, access restriction), and prioritize migration to a supported version.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the end-of-life date for Centos Stream?
The next Centos Stream version reaching EOL is 9 on May 31, 2027. See the full table above for all version EOL dates.
What is the latest supported version of Centos Stream?
The latest active version of Centos Stream is 9. Always verify against the table above as support windows can change.
What happens when Centos Stream reaches end of life?
When Centos Stream reaches end of life, the vendor stops issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate indefinitely with no patch path — creating an ever-growing attack surface that most vulnerability scanners do not flag.
How do I check if I'm running an EOL version of Centos Stream?
Check your current version against the table above. If your version's EOL date has passed, you are running unsupported software. You can also use the endoflife.ai Stack Scanner to check your entire dependency file at once.
Is there extended support available for EOL Centos Stream versions?
Some vendors offer extended support for EOL software. Contact the original vendor or check with enterprise support providers for options.

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