Apache HTTP Server End of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Timeline
Complete end-of-life dates, support windows, and security status for all Apache HTTP Server versions. Data sourced from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation. Updated at every deploy.
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What does Apache HTTP Server end of life mean for your organization?
When a version of Apache HTTP Server reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Vulnerabilities discovered after this date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database, exploit code appears on GitHub, and your systems remain permanently exposed.
The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software. With a zero-day, nobody knows about the vulnerability. With EOL software, the vulnerability is public — listed, rated, and often weaponized — but no patch will ever exist. This is the most dangerous gap in enterprise security posture.
Organizations running EOL Apache HTTP Server should treat it as a vulnerability class in their risk register, apply compensating controls (network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, access restriction), and prioritize migration to a supported version.
Extended Support Options
If you cannot migrate immediately, extended support vendors provide continued security patches for EOL Apache HTTP Server versions. This is a bridge, not a permanent solution — plan your migration in parallel.
Apache HTTP Server has 3 versions past end of life — security patches have stopped, but CVE disclosures haven't. The good news: extended support for Apache HTTP Server exists — vetted vendors ship security patches for years past the official date. Tell us where to reach you and we'll reply with matched options and pricing guidance.