Apache Apisix 3.16 · Version Status
Apache Apisix 3.16 End of Life Date
Apache Apisix 3.16 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Apache Apisix 3.16 is actively supported. EOL date: Already EOL.
EOL Date
Already EOL
Supported
Latest Release
3.16.0
Standard release
Release Date
Apr 8, 2026
Apache Apisix 3.16 series
All Apache Apisix Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 2.10 LTS |
2.10.5 |
Apr 1, 2022 |
EOL |
| 2.11 |
2.11.0 |
Jan 20, 2022 |
EOL |
| 2.12 |
2.12.1 |
Mar 21, 2022 |
EOL |
| 2.13 LTS |
2.13.3 |
Aug 19, 2022 |
EOL |
| 2.14 |
2.14.1 |
Jul 22, 2022 |
EOL |
| 2.15 LTS |
2.15.3 |
Mar 3, 2023 |
EOL |
| 3.0 |
3.0.0 |
Dec 26, 2022 |
EOL |
| 3.1 |
3.1.0 |
Mar 6, 2023 |
EOL |
What does Apache Apisix 3.16 end of life mean?
When Apache Apisix 3.16 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 Apisix 3.16 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Apache Apisix 3.16 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Apache Apisix 3.16 reach end of life?
Apache Apisix 3.16 has already reached end of life.
Is Apache Apisix 3.16 still supported?
Yes, Apache Apisix 3.16 is currently supported. The EOL date is Already EOL.
What should I upgrade to from Apache Apisix 3.16?
The recommended upgrade from Apache Apisix 3.16 is
Apache Apisix 3.16 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Apache Apisix full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Apache Apisix 3.16 past EOL?
When Apache Apisix 3.16 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 Apisix should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.