Podman 6.0 · Version Status

Podman 6.0 End of Life Date

Podman 6.0 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.

✓ Podman 6.0 is actively supported. EOL date: TBD.
EOL Date
TBD
Supported
Latest Release
6.0.0
Standard release
Release Date
Jun 24, 2026
Podman 6.0 series
← Podman 5.8 All Podman versions
10 / 100
Low Risk
EOL Risk Score™  How is this calculated? →
EOL Recency
0/40
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. Methodology →  ·  View score card →
All Podman Versions
VersionLatestEOL DateStatus
3.0 3.0.2 May 16, 2022 EOL
3.1 3.1.2 Apr 21, 2021 EOL
3.2 3.2.3 Jul 16, 2021 EOL
3.3 3.3.1 Aug 30, 2021 EOL
3.4 3.4.7 Apr 20, 2022 EOL
4.0 4.0.3 Apr 1, 2022 EOL
4.1 4.1.1 Jun 14, 2022 EOL
4.2 4.2.1 Sep 6, 2022 EOL

What does Podman 6.0 end of life mean?

When Podman 6.0 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 6.0 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.

Migrate to Podman 6.0 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.

Frequently Asked Questions
When does Podman 6.0 reach end of life?
Podman 6.0 has already reached end of life.
Is Podman 6.0 still supported?
Yes, Podman 6.0 is currently supported. The EOL date is TBD.
What should I upgrade to from Podman 6.0?
The recommended upgrade from Podman 6.0 is Podman 6.0 — the latest actively supported version. Check the Podman full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Podman 6.0 past EOL?
When Podman 6.0 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.
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