Red Hat OpenShift 4.12 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Red Hat OpenShift 4.12 reached end of life on 17 Jul 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Red Hat OpenShift release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 17 Jan 2023 | — |
| End of life | 17 Jul 2024 | 2.1 years ago |
| Active support ended | 17 Aug 2023 | security fixes only after this |
| Extended support ends | 17 Jan 2025 | over |
| Latest release | 4.12.94 · 23 Jul 2026 | final |
Where to go from 4.12
Recommended target: Red Hat OpenShift 4.22 (supported until 31 Dec 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is Red Hat OpenShift 4.22 (latest release 4.22.6).
Frequently asked questions
Is Red Hat OpenShift 4.12 still safe to use?
Red Hat OpenShift 4.12 reached end of life on 17 Jul 2024, 753 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Red Hat OpenShift 4.12?
Yes — the final release (4.12.94) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Red Hat OpenShift 4.12 to?
Upgrade to Red Hat OpenShift 4.22, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 31 Dec 2027).