Ceph 15 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Ceph 15 reached end of life on 9 Aug 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,518 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Ceph 20. Check your versionceph --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Ceph release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 23 Mar 2020 | 6y 6mo ago |
| Security Support ended | 9 Aug 2022 | 4y 2mo ago |
| Latest release | 15.2.17 · 9 Aug 2022 | final |
Where to go from 15
Recommended target: Ceph 20 (supported until 1 Jun 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is Ceph 20 (latest release 20.2.4).
Frequently asked questions
Is Ceph 15 still safe to use?
Ceph 15 reached end of life on 9 Aug 2022, 1,518 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Ceph 15?
Yes — the final release (15.2.17) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Ceph 15 to?
Upgrade to Ceph 20, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 1 Jun 2027).