Yocto 5.0 · Version Status
Yocto 5.0 End of Life Date
Yocto 5.0 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Yocto 5.0 is actively supported. EOL date: April 30, 2028.
EOL Date
Apr 30, 2028
722 days remaining
Latest Release
5.0.17
LTS release
Release Date
Apr 29, 2024
Yocto 5.0 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 2.7 |
2.7.4 |
Jun 1, 2020 |
EOL |
| 3.0 |
3.0.4 |
Aug 1, 2020 |
EOL |
| 3.1 LTS |
3.1.33 |
Apr 30, 2024 |
EOL |
| 3.2 |
3.2.4 |
May 1, 2021 |
EOL |
| 3.3 |
3.3.6 |
Apr 20, 2022 |
EOL |
| 3.4 |
3.4.4 |
May 1, 2022 |
EOL |
| 4.0 LTS |
4.0.35 |
Apr 27, 2026 |
EOL |
| 4.1 |
4.1.4 |
May 27, 2023 |
EOL |
What does Yocto 5.0 end of life mean?
When Yocto 5.0 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 Yocto 5.0 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Yocto 5.0 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Yocto 5.0 reach end of life?
Yocto 5.0 reached end of life on April 30, 2028. That is 722 days remaining.
Is Yocto 5.0 still supported?
Yes, Yocto 5.0 is currently supported. The EOL date is April 30, 2028.
What should I upgrade to from Yocto 5.0?
The recommended upgrade from Yocto 5.0 is
Yocto 5.0 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Yocto full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Yocto 5.0 past EOL?
When Yocto 5.0 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 Yocto should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.