Apache CXF 3.0 · Version Status
Apache CXF 3.0 End of Life Date
Apache CXF 3.0 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Dates read at the vendor's own lifecycle pages (cxf.apache.org); the source of each date is on the product page.
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Apache CXF 3.0 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. Past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
date not published
Past EOL
Latest Release
3.0.16
Standard release
Release Date
May 14, 2014
Apache CXF 3.0 series
Lifecycle detail
Apache CXF 3.0 was released on May 14, 2014. Its most recent patch is 3.0.16, published November 23, 2017.
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.
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Extended Support
Extended Apache CXF 3.0 support is available
Commercial vendors offer security patches beyond EOL. Compare your options.
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| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| → 3.0 |
3.0.16 |
Supported |
EOL |
| 3.1 |
3.1.18 |
Supported |
EOL |
| 3.2 |
3.2.14 |
Supported |
EOL |
| 3.3 |
3.3.13 |
Supported |
EOL |
| 3.4 |
3.4.10 |
Supported |
EOL |
| 3.5 |
3.5.11 |
Supported |
EOL |
| 3.6 |
3.6.13 |
EOL |
Active |
| 4.0 |
4.0.11 |
Supported |
EOL |
What does Apache CXF 3.0 end of life mean?
When Apache CXF 3.0 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: A CVE-based scan does not show the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Some scanners flag unsupported versions of common products, but coverage varies, and none of them give you the date in advance. Running Apache CXF 3.0 past its EOL date creates a growing attack surface that a clean scan result does not rule out.
Migrate to Apache CXF 4.2 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Apache CXF 3.0 reach end of life?
Apache CXF 3.0 has already reached end of life, though the vendor has not published an exact date.
Is Apache CXF 3.0 still supported?
No. Apache CXF 3.0 reached end of life on date not published and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Apache CXF 3.0?
The recommended upgrade from Apache CXF 3.0 is
Apache CXF 4.2 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Apache CXF full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Apache CXF 3.0 past EOL?
When Apache CXF 3.0 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no vendor fix. A CVE-based scan does not show this — it is the CVE blind spot; some scanners flag unsupported versions of common products, but coverage varies and none give the date in advance. Organizations running EOL Apache CXF should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.