Docker Engine 19.03 · Version Status
Docker Engine 19.03 End of Life Date
Docker Engine 19.03 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Docker Engine 19.03 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1947 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Jan 8, 2021
1947 days past EOL
Latest Release
19.03.15
Standard release
Release Date
Jul 22, 2019
Docker Engine 19.03 series
All Docker Engine Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 17.03 |
17.03.2 |
May 5, 2017 |
EOL |
| 17.04 |
17.04.0 |
Jun 4, 2017 |
EOL |
| 17.05 |
17.05.0 |
Jul 28, 2017 |
EOL |
| 17.06 |
17.06.2 |
Sep 29, 2017 |
EOL |
| 17.07 |
17.07.0 |
Oct 26, 2017 |
EOL |
| 17.09 |
17.09.1 |
Nov 17, 2017 |
EOL |
| 17.10 |
17.10.0 |
Dec 20, 2017 |
EOL |
| 17.11 |
17.11.0 |
Jan 27, 2018 |
EOL |
What does Docker Engine 19.03 end of life mean?
When Docker Engine 19.03 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 Docker Engine 19.03 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Docker Engine 29 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Docker Engine 19.03 reach end of life?
Docker Engine 19.03 reached end of life on January 8, 2021. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Docker Engine 19.03 still supported?
No. Docker Engine 19.03 reached end of life on January 8, 2021 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Docker Engine 19.03?
The recommended upgrade from Docker Engine 19.03 is
Docker Engine 29 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Docker Engine full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Docker Engine 19.03 past EOL?
When Docker Engine 19.03 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 Docker Engine should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.