Red Hat Openshift 4.1 · Version Status
Red Hat Openshift 4.1 End of Life Date
Red Hat Openshift 4.1 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Red Hat Openshift 4.1 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 2195 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
May 5, 2020
2195 days past EOL
Latest Release
4.1.41
Standard release
Release Date
Jun 18, 2019
Red Hat Openshift 4.1 series
All Red Hat Openshift Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| → 4.1 |
4.1.41 |
May 5, 2020 |
EOL |
| 4.2 |
4.2.36 |
Jul 13, 2020 |
EOL |
| 4.3 |
4.3.40 |
Oct 27, 2020 |
EOL |
| 4.4 |
4.4.33 |
Feb 24, 2021 |
EOL |
| 4.5 |
4.5.41 |
Jul 27, 2021 |
EOL |
| 4.6 |
4.6.62 |
Oct 27, 2022 |
EOL |
| 4.7 |
4.7.60 |
Aug 24, 2022 |
EOL |
| 4.8 |
4.8.57 |
Jan 27, 2023 |
EOL |
What does Red Hat Openshift 4.1 end of life mean?
When Red Hat Openshift 4.1 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 Red Hat Openshift 4.1 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Red Hat Openshift 4.20 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Red Hat Openshift 4.1 reach end of life?
Red Hat Openshift 4.1 reached end of life on May 5, 2020. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Red Hat Openshift 4.1 still supported?
No. Red Hat Openshift 4.1 reached end of life on May 5, 2020 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Red Hat Openshift 4.1?
The recommended upgrade from Red Hat Openshift 4.1 is
Red Hat Openshift 4.20 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Red Hat Openshift full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Red Hat Openshift 4.1 past EOL?
When Red Hat Openshift 4.1 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 Red Hat Openshift should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.