Red Hat Satellite 6.16 · Version Status
Red Hat Satellite 6.16 End of Life Date
Red Hat Satellite 6.16 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Red Hat Satellite 6.16 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 48 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
May 31, 2026
48 days past EOL
Latest Release
6.16.10
Standard release
Release Date
Nov 5, 2024
Red Hat Satellite 6.16 series
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 Red Hat Satellite 6.16 support is available
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All Red Hat Satellite Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 6.0 |
6.0.8 |
Feb 21, 2018 |
EOL |
| 6.1 |
6.1.12 |
Oct 30, 2018 |
EOL |
| 6.2 |
6.2.16 |
May 31, 2019 |
EOL |
| 6.3 |
6.3.5 |
May 31, 2019 |
EOL |
| 6.4 |
6.4.4 |
Apr 30, 2020 |
EOL |
| 6.5 |
6.5.3 |
Oct 31, 2020 |
EOL |
| 6.6 |
6.6.3 |
May 14, 2021 |
EOL |
| 6.7 |
6.7.5 |
Nov 30, 2021 |
EOL |
What does Red Hat Satellite 6.16 end of life mean?
When Red Hat Satellite 6.16 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 Satellite 6.16 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Red Hat Satellite 6.19 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Red Hat Satellite 6.16 reach end of life?
Red Hat Satellite 6.16 reached end of life on May 31, 2026. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Red Hat Satellite 6.16 still supported?
No. Red Hat Satellite 6.16 reached end of life on May 31, 2026 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Red Hat Satellite 6.16?
The recommended upgrade from Red Hat Satellite 6.16 is
Red Hat Satellite 6.19 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Red Hat Satellite full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Red Hat Satellite 6.16 past EOL?
When Red Hat Satellite 6.16 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 Satellite should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.