Rancher 2.5 · Version Status
Rancher 2.5 End of Life Date
Rancher 2.5 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Rancher 2.5 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1194 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Jan 31, 2023
1194 days past EOL
Latest Release
2.5.17
Standard release
Release Date
Oct 5, 2020
Rancher 2.5 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1.6 |
1.6.30 |
Jun 30, 2020 |
EOL |
| 2.0 |
2.0.16 |
Nov 1, 2019 |
EOL |
| 2.1 |
2.1.14 |
Apr 19, 2020 |
EOL |
| 2.2 |
2.2.13 |
Oct 15, 2020 |
EOL |
| 2.3 |
2.3.11 |
Apr 7, 2021 |
EOL |
| 2.4 |
2.4.18 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
EOL |
| → 2.5 |
2.5.17 |
Jan 31, 2023 |
EOL |
| 2.6 |
2.6.14 |
Apr 30, 2024 |
EOL |
What does Rancher 2.5 end of life mean?
When Rancher 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 Rancher 2.5 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Rancher 2.14 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Rancher 2.5 reach end of life?
Rancher 2.5 reached end of life on January 31, 2023. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Rancher 2.5 still supported?
No. Rancher 2.5 reached end of life on January 31, 2023 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Rancher 2.5?
The recommended upgrade from Rancher 2.5 is
Rancher 2.14 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Rancher full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Rancher 2.5 past EOL?
When Rancher 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 Rancher should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.