Podman 4.2 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Podman 4.2 reached end of life on 6 Sept 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,433 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Podman 6.0. Check your versionpodman --remote version --format '{{.Server.Version}}'
Support timeline
Official dates from the Podman release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 10 Aug 2022 | — |
| End of life | 6 Sept 2022 | 3.9 years ago |
| Latest release | 4.2.1 · 6 Sept 2022 | final |
Where to go from 4.2
Recommended target: Podman 6.0.
The newest actively supported branch is Podman 6.0 (latest release 6.0.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is Podman 4.2 still safe to use?
Podman 4.2 reached end of life on 6 Sept 2022, 1,433 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Podman 4.2?
Yes — the final release (4.2.1) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Podman 4.2 to?
Upgrade to Podman 6.0, the newest actively supported branch.
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