OpenBao 2.6 · Version Status
OpenBao 2.6 End of Life Date
OpenBao 2.6 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data reconciled from official vendor documentation and endoflife.date at every build; the source of each date is on the product page.
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OpenBao 2.6 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 13 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Oct 1, 2026
13 days past EOL
Latest Release
2.6.4
Standard release
Release Date
Jul 14, 2026
OpenBao 2.6 series
Lifecycle detail
OpenBao 2.6 was released on July 14, 2026 and support ended on October 1, 2026 — a supported lifespan of 3 months, shorter than the 4 months median for OpenBao releases. The last patch it will ever receive is 2.6.4, published October 1, 2026 — on the day support ended. It has been without security patches for 13 days.
Attack Surface
10/30 Medium tier
CISA KEV Exposure
0/20 Not in KEV
Extended Support
0/10 Available
EOL Risk Score™ — proprietary methodology by endoflife.ai. Factors: EOL recency, attack surface breadth, CISA KEV catalog presence, extended support availability. Updated at every build.
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Extended Support
Extended OpenBao 2.6 support is available
Commercial vendors offer security patches beyond EOL. Compare your options.
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| 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 |
2.5.5 |
Jul 14, 2026 |
EOL |
| → 2.6 |
2.6.4 |
Oct 1, 2026 |
EOL |
| 2.7 |
2.7.1 |
EOL |
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What does OpenBao 2.6 end of life mean?
When OpenBao 2.6 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: A CVE-based scan does not show the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Some scanners flag unsupported versions of common products, but coverage varies, and none of them give you the date in advance. Running OpenBao 2.6 past its EOL date creates a growing attack surface that a clean scan result does not rule out.
Migrate to OpenBao 2.7 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does OpenBao 2.6 reach end of life?
OpenBao 2.6 reached end of life on October 1, 2026. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is OpenBao 2.6 still supported?
No. OpenBao 2.6 reached end of life on October 1, 2026 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from OpenBao 2.6?
The recommended upgrade from OpenBao 2.6 is
OpenBao 2.7 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
OpenBao full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running OpenBao 2.6 past EOL?
When OpenBao 2.6 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no vendor fix. A CVE-based scan does not show this — it is the CVE blind spot; some scanners flag unsupported versions of common products, but coverage varies and none give the date in advance. Organizations running EOL OpenBao should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.