Hashicorp Vault 1.18 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Hashicorp Vault 1.18 reached end of life on 4 Mar 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Hashicorp Vault release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 8 Oct 2024 | — |
| End of life | 4 Mar 2025 | 1.4 years ago |
| Latest release | 1.18.5 · 24 Feb 2025 | final |
Where to go from 1.18
Recommended target: Hashicorp Vault 2.0.
The newest actively supported branch is Hashicorp Vault 2.0 (latest release 2.0.4).
Frequently asked questions
Is Hashicorp Vault 1.18 still safe to use?
Hashicorp Vault 1.18 reached end of life on 4 Mar 2025, 523 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Hashicorp Vault 1.18?
Yes — the final release (1.18.5) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Hashicorp Vault 1.18 to?
Upgrade to Hashicorp Vault 2.0, the newest actively supported branch.