Apache Cassandra 5.0 · Version Status
Apache Cassandra 5.0 End of Life Date
Apache Cassandra 5.0 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Apache Cassandra 5.0 is actively supported. EOL date: Already EOL.
EOL Date
Already EOL
Supported
Latest Release
5.0.8
Standard release
Release Date
Sep 5, 2024
Apache Cassandra 5.0 series
All Apache Cassandra Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 3.0 |
3.0.32 |
Sep 5, 2024 |
EOL |
| 3.11 |
3.11.19 |
Sep 5, 2024 |
EOL |
| 4.0 |
4.0.20 |
EOL |
Active |
| 4.1 |
4.1.11 |
EOL |
Active |
| → 5.0 |
5.0.8 |
EOL |
Active |
What does Apache Cassandra 5.0 end of life mean?
When Apache Cassandra 5.0 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 Cassandra 5.0 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Apache Cassandra 5.0 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Apache Cassandra 5.0 reach end of life?
Apache Cassandra 5.0 has already reached end of life.
Is Apache Cassandra 5.0 still supported?
Yes, Apache Cassandra 5.0 is currently supported. The EOL date is Already EOL.
What should I upgrade to from Apache Cassandra 5.0?
The recommended upgrade from Apache Cassandra 5.0 is
Apache Cassandra 5.0 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Apache Cassandra full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Apache Cassandra 5.0 past EOL?
When Apache Cassandra 5.0 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 Cassandra should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.