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OpenBaoEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
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Security & NetworkingLatest Version: 2.7.0Latest Release: Sep 23, 2026
OpenBao is an open-source fork of HashiCorp Vault for secrets management and encryption.
Support summary
OpenBao currently has supported cycles. Track the next EOL date and validate upgrades before your change window.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
No announced EOL date is currently listed.
Supported cycles
1
0 lts
Versions
8
Latest Version
2.7.0
Active Support
1
EOL
7
Lifecycle Timeline
Jul 17, 2024As of Sep 27, 2026
2.7Active · Date not announced
2.6EOL · Sep 23, 2026
2.5EOL · Jul 14, 2026
2.4EOL · Feb 5, 2026
2.3EOL · Aug 29, 2025
2.2EOL · Jun 26, 2025
2.1EOL · Mar 6, 2025
2.0EOL · Nov 30, 2024
ActiveSecurityEOLHistorical phase unknown
Bars show history up to the snapshot date. Gray intervals lack dated support boundaries; arrows indicate an unannounced EOL date, not a support guarantee.
Versions
| Release | Release Date | Active Support | EOL | Latest Version | LTS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 | Sep 23, 2026 | Maintained | Date not announced | 2.7.0 | No | Active |
| 2.6 | Jul 14, 2026 | Ended | Sep 23, 2026 | 2.6.3 | No | EOL |
| 2.5 | Feb 5, 2026 | Ended | Jul 14, 2026 | 2.5.5 | No | EOL |
| 2.4 | Aug 28, 2025 | Ended | Feb 5, 2026 | 2.4.4 | No | EOL |
| 2.3 | Jun 25, 2025 | Ended | Aug 29, 2025 | 2.3.2 | No | EOL |
| 2.2 | Mar 5, 2025 | Ended | Jun 26, 2025 | 2.2.2 | No | EOL |
| 2.1 | Nov 29, 2024 | Ended | Mar 6, 2025 | 2.1.1 | No | EOL |
| 2.0 | Jul 17, 2024 | Ended | Nov 30, 2024 | 2.0.3 | No | EOL |
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<a href="https://eol.wiki/openbao/"><img src="https://eol.wiki/badge/openbao.svg" alt="OpenBao end-of-life status" height="20"></a>Frequently Asked Questions
Which versions of OpenBao have reached end of life?
The following OpenBao versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 2.6, 2.5, 2.4, 2.3, 2.2, 2.1, 2.0. It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using OpenBao 2.6?
OpenBao 2.6 has reached end of life and no longer receives security patches or bug fixes. Continuing to use it may expose your systems to known vulnerabilities. We strongly recommend upgrading to a supported version.
What is the latest version of OpenBao?
The latest version of OpenBao is 2.7.0, released in the 2.7 release cycle.
How many versions of OpenBao are currently supported?
OpenBao currently has 1 actively supported version(s): 2.7.
When does OpenBao 2.7 reach end of life?
OpenBao 2.7 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when OpenBao reaches end of life?
When a OpenBao version reaches end of life, you should: 1) Plan your migration to a supported version as soon as possible. 2) Review the release notes for breaking changes. 3) Test your applications thoroughly in a staging environment. 4) Update your dependencies to ensure compatibility with the new version.