Docker Engine 28 · Version Status
Docker Engine 28 End of Life Date
Docker Engine 28 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Docker Engine 28 is actively supported. EOL date: Already EOL.
EOL Date
Already EOL
Supported
Latest Release
28.5.2
Standard release
Release Date
Feb 20, 2025
Docker Engine 28 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 28 end of life mean?
When Docker Engine 28 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 28 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 28 reach end of life?
Docker Engine 28 has already reached end of life.
Is Docker Engine 28 still supported?
Yes, Docker Engine 28 is currently supported. The EOL date is Already EOL.
What should I upgrade to from Docker Engine 28?
The recommended upgrade from Docker Engine 28 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 28 past EOL?
When Docker Engine 28 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.