Angular 12 · Version Status
Angular 12 End of Life Date
Angular 12 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Angular 12 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1274 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Nov 12, 2022
1274 days past EOL
Latest Release
12.2.17
Standard release
Release Date
May 13, 2021
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| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
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| 9 |
9.1.13 |
Aug 6, 2021 |
EOL |
| 10 |
10.2.5 |
Dec 24, 2021 |
EOL |
| 11 |
11.2.14 |
May 11, 2022 |
EOL |
| → 12 |
12.2.17 |
Nov 12, 2022 |
EOL |
| 13 |
13.4.0 |
May 4, 2023 |
EOL |
| 14 |
14.3.0 |
Nov 18, 2023 |
EOL |
| 15 |
15.2.10 |
May 18, 2024 |
EOL |
| 16 |
16.2.12 |
Nov 8, 2024 |
EOL |
What does Angular 12 end of life mean?
When Angular 12 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches for this version. CVEs discovered after the EOL date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database with no patch available. Exploit code frequently appears on GitHub within days of disclosure.
The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Running Angular 12 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Angular 21 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Angular 12 reach end of life?
Angular 12 reached end of life on November 12, 2022. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Angular 12 still supported?
No. Angular 12 reached end of life on November 12, 2022 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Angular 12?
The recommended upgrade from Angular 12 is
Angular 21 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Angular full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Angular 12 past EOL?
When Angular 12 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no remediation path. Most vulnerability scanners do not flag this — it is the CVE blind spot. Organizations running EOL Angular should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.