Openbao 2.5 · Version Status
Openbao 2.5 End of Life Date
Openbao 2.5 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Openbao 2.5 is actively supported. EOL date: Already EOL.
EOL Date
Already EOL
Supported
Latest Release
2.5.3
Standard release
Release Date
Feb 5, 2026
Openbao 2.5 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 2.0 |
2.0.3 |
Nov 30, 2024 |
EOL |
| 2.1 |
2.1.1 |
Mar 6, 2025 |
EOL |
| 2.2 |
2.2.2 |
Jun 26, 2025 |
EOL |
| 2.3 |
2.3.2 |
Aug 29, 2025 |
EOL |
| 2.4 |
2.4.4 |
Feb 5, 2026 |
EOL |
| → 2.5 |
2.5.3 |
EOL |
Active |
What does Openbao 2.5 end of life mean?
When Openbao 2.5 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 Openbao 2.5 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Openbao 2.5 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Openbao 2.5 reach end of life?
Openbao 2.5 has already reached end of life.
Is Openbao 2.5 still supported?
Yes, Openbao 2.5 is currently supported. The EOL date is Already EOL.
What should I upgrade to from Openbao 2.5?
The recommended upgrade from Openbao 2.5 is
Openbao 2.5 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Openbao full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Openbao 2.5 past EOL?
When Openbao 2.5 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 Openbao should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.