Docker Engine 20.10 · Version Status
Docker Engine 20.10 End of Life Date
Docker Engine 20.10 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Docker Engine 20.10 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 881 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Dec 10, 2023
881 days past EOL
Latest Release
20.10.27
Standard release
Release Date
Dec 9, 2020
Docker Engine 20.10 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 20.10 end of life mean?
When Docker Engine 20.10 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 20.10 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 20.10 reach end of life?
Docker Engine 20.10 reached end of life on December 10, 2023. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Docker Engine 20.10 still supported?
No. Docker Engine 20.10 reached end of life on December 10, 2023 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Docker Engine 20.10?
The recommended upgrade from Docker Engine 20.10 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 20.10 past EOL?
When Docker Engine 20.10 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.