Redhat Satellite 6.16 · Version Status
Redhat Satellite 6.16 End of Life Date
Redhat Satellite 6.16 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Redhat Satellite 6.16 reaches end of life on May 31, 2026. Plan your migration now — 22 days remaining.
EOL Date
May 31, 2026
22 days remaining
Latest Release
6.16.8
Standard release
Release Date
Nov 5, 2024
Redhat Satellite 6.16 series
All Redhat 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 Redhat Satellite 6.16 end of life mean?
When Redhat 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 Redhat Satellite 6.16 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Redhat Satellite 6.18 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Redhat Satellite 6.16 reach end of life?
Redhat Satellite 6.16 reached end of life on May 31, 2026. That is 22 days remaining.
Is Redhat Satellite 6.16 still supported?
Redhat Satellite 6.16 is still supported but approaching end of life on May 31, 2026. Begin planning your migration now.
What should I upgrade to from Redhat Satellite 6.16?
The recommended upgrade from Redhat Satellite 6.16 is
Redhat Satellite 6.18 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Redhat Satellite full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Redhat Satellite 6.16 past EOL?
When Redhat 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 Redhat Satellite should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.