Teleport 16 · Version Status
Teleport 16 End of Life Date
Teleport 16 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Teleport 16 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 190 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Oct 31, 2025
190 days past EOL
Latest Release
16.5.18
Standard release
Release Date
Jun 13, 2024
Teleport 16 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| → 16 |
16.5.18 |
Oct 31, 2025 |
EOL |
| 17 |
17.7.23 |
EOL |
Active |
| 18 |
18.7.6 |
EOL |
Active |
What does Teleport 16 end of life mean?
When Teleport 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 Teleport 16 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Teleport 18 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Teleport 16 reach end of life?
Teleport 16 reached end of life on October 31, 2025. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Teleport 16 still supported?
No. Teleport 16 reached end of life on October 31, 2025 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Teleport 16?
The recommended upgrade from Teleport 16 is
Teleport 18 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Teleport full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Teleport 16 past EOL?
When Teleport 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 Teleport should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.