Salt 3003 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Salt 3003 reached end of life on 30 Sept 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Salt release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 23 Mar 2021 | — |
| End of life | 30 Sept 2022 | 3.9 years ago |
| Active support ended | 31 Mar 2022 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 3003.5 · 24 May 2022 | final |
Where to go from 3003
Recommended target: Salt 3008 (supported until 30 Jun 2028).
The newest actively supported branch is Salt 3008 (latest release 3008.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is Salt 3003 still safe to use?
Salt 3003 reached end of life on 30 Sept 2022, 1,409 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Salt 3003?
Yes — the final release (3003.5) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Salt 3003 to?
Upgrade to Salt 3008, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 30 Jun 2028).