OpenBao 2.4 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
OpenBao 2.4 reached end of life on 5 Feb 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
185 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to OpenBao 2.6. Check your versionbao version
Support timeline
Official dates from the OpenBao release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 28 Aug 2025 | — |
| End of life | 5 Feb 2026 | 0.5 years ago |
| Latest release | 2.4.4 · 24 Nov 2025 | final |
Where to go from 2.4
Recommended target: OpenBao 2.6.
The newest actively supported branch is OpenBao 2.6 (latest release 2.6.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenBao 2.4 still safe to use?
OpenBao 2.4 reached end of life on 5 Feb 2026, 185 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download OpenBao 2.4?
Yes — the final release (2.4.4) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade OpenBao 2.4 to?
Upgrade to OpenBao 2.6, the newest actively supported branch.