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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.

Apache HTTP Server 2.4.68 is actively supported. No versions approaching EOL in the next 6 months.
Latest Active
2.4.68
2.4 series
Next EOL
None upcoming
Active Versions
1
of 4 total
EOL Versions
3
no longer patched
50 / 100
Medium Risk
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EOL Recency
40/40
Attack Surface
10/30 Medium tier
CISA KEV Exposure
0/20 Not in KEV
Extended Support
0/10 Available
EOL Risk Score™ — proprietary methodology by endoflife.ai. Factors: EOL recency, attack surface breadth, CISA KEV catalog presence, extended support availability. Updated at every build. Methodology →
Release Cycle Timeline
EOL   Warning   Active   Today
Release cycle timeline 19992000200120022003200420052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520261.32.02.22.4TODAY
3 versions of Apache HTTP Server are past end of life — security patches have stopped. Get matched with support →
All Versions
VersionLatest ReleaseRelease DateEOL DateDaysStatus
1.3 1.3.42 Jun 1, 1998 Feb 3, 2010 6019 days past EOL EOL
2.0 2.0.65 Apr 5, 2002 Jul 10, 2013 4766 days past EOL EOL
2.2 2.2.34 Dec 1, 2005 Jul 11, 2017 3304 days past EOL EOL
2.4 2.4.68 Feb 21, 2012 TBD Supported Active
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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.

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the end-of-life date for Apache HTTP Server?
See the full table above for all Apache HTTP Server version EOL dates.
When is the Apache HTTP Server support end date?
Each Apache HTTP Server version has its own support end date — see the table above for every version's date.
What is the latest supported version of Apache HTTP Server?
The latest active version of Apache HTTP Server is 2.4.68. Always verify against the table above as support windows can change.
What happens when Apache HTTP Server reaches end of life?
When Apache HTTP Server reaches end of life, the vendor stops issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate indefinitely with no patch path — creating an ever-growing attack surface that most vulnerability scanners do not flag.
How do I check if I'm running an EOL version of Apache HTTP Server?
Check your current version against the table above. If your version's EOL date has passed, you are running unsupported software. You can also use the endoflife.ai Stack Scanner to check your entire dependency file at once.
Is there extended support available for EOL Apache HTTP Server versions?
Some vendors offer extended support for EOL software. Contact the original vendor or check with enterprise support providers for options.

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✓ Cross-checked against official Apache Software Foundation (HTTP Server Project) lifecycle documentation (2026-07-17) · Data from endoflife.date API · endoflife.date · Generated at build time · How we source data →
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