OpenBao 2.5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
OpenBao 2.5 reached end of life on 14 Jul 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
26 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 | 5 Feb 2026 | — |
| End of life | 14 Jul 2026 | 0.1 years ago |
| Latest release | 2.5.5 · 17 Jun 2026 | final |
Where to go from 2.5
Recommended target: OpenBao 2.6.
The newest actively supported branch is OpenBao 2.6 (latest release 2.6.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenBao 2.5 still safe to use?
OpenBao 2.5 reached end of life on 14 Jul 2026, 26 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download OpenBao 2.5?
Yes — the final release (2.5.5) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade OpenBao 2.5 to?
Upgrade to OpenBao 2.6, the newest actively supported branch.