Podman 5.1 · Version Status
Podman 5.1 End of Life Date
Podman 5.1 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Podman 5.1 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 646 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Aug 1, 2024
646 days past EOL
Latest Release
5.1.2
Standard release
Release Date
May 29, 2024
Podman 5.1 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 3.0 |
3.0.2 |
Supported |
Active |
| 3.1 |
3.1.2 |
Supported |
Active |
| 3.2 |
3.2.3 |
Supported |
Active |
| 3.3 |
3.3.1 |
Supported |
Active |
| 3.4 |
3.4.7 |
Supported |
Active |
| 4.0 |
4.0.3 |
Supported |
Active |
| 4.1 |
4.1.1 |
Supported |
Active |
| 4.2 |
4.2.1 |
Supported |
Active |
What does Podman 5.1 end of life mean?
When Podman 5.1 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 Podman 5.1 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Podman 5.8 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Podman 5.1 reach end of life?
Podman 5.1 reached end of life on August 1, 2024. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Podman 5.1 still supported?
No. Podman 5.1 reached end of life on August 1, 2024 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Podman 5.1?
The recommended upgrade from Podman 5.1 is
Podman 5.8 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Podman full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Podman 5.1 past EOL?
When Podman 5.1 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 Podman should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.