Apache Groovy 4.0 · Version Status
Apache Groovy 4.0 End of Life Date
Apache Groovy 4.0 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Apache Groovy 4.0 is actively supported. EOL date: Already EOL.
EOL Date
Already EOL
Supported
Latest Release
4.0.32
Standard release
Release Date
Jan 25, 2022
Apache Groovy 4.0 series
All Apache Groovy Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 2.4 |
2.4.21 |
Supported |
Active |
| 2.5 |
2.5.23 |
EOL |
Active |
| 3.0 |
3.0.25 |
EOL |
Active |
| → 4.0 |
4.0.32 |
EOL |
Active |
| 5.0 |
5.0.6 |
EOL |
Active |
What does Apache Groovy 4.0 end of life mean?
When Apache Groovy 4.0 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 Groovy 4.0 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Apache Groovy 5.0 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Apache Groovy 4.0 reach end of life?
Apache Groovy 4.0 has already reached end of life.
Is Apache Groovy 4.0 still supported?
Yes, Apache Groovy 4.0 is currently supported. The EOL date is Already EOL.
What should I upgrade to from Apache Groovy 4.0?
The recommended upgrade from Apache Groovy 4.0 is
Apache Groovy 5.0 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Apache Groovy full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Apache Groovy 4.0 past EOL?
When Apache Groovy 4.0 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 Groovy should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.