Apache Airflow 1.7 · Version Status
Apache Airflow 1.7 End of Life Date
Apache Airflow 1.7 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Apache Airflow 1.7 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 3338 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Mar 19, 2017
3338 days past EOL
Latest Release
1.7.1.2
Standard release
Release Date
Mar 28, 2016
Apache Airflow 1.7 series
All Apache Airflow Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| → 1.7 |
1.7.1.2 |
Mar 19, 2017 |
EOL |
| 1.8 |
1.8.2 |
Jan 3, 2018 |
EOL |
| 1.9 |
1.9.0 |
Aug 27, 2018 |
EOL |
| 1.10 |
1.10.15 |
Jun 17, 2021 |
EOL |
| 2 |
2.11.2 |
Apr 22, 2026 |
EOL |
| 3 |
3.2.1 |
EOL |
Active |
What does Apache Airflow 1.7 end of life mean?
When Apache Airflow 1.7 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 Apache Airflow 1.7 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Apache Airflow 3 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Apache Airflow 1.7 reach end of life?
Apache Airflow 1.7 reached end of life on March 19, 2017. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Apache Airflow 1.7 still supported?
No. Apache Airflow 1.7 reached end of life on March 19, 2017 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Apache Airflow 1.7?
The recommended upgrade from Apache Airflow 1.7 is
Apache Airflow 3 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Apache Airflow full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Apache Airflow 1.7 past EOL?
When Apache Airflow 1.7 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 Apache Airflow should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.