Apache Hop 2.18 · Version Status
Apache Hop 2.18 End of Life Date
Apache Hop 2.18 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Apache Hop 2.18 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 6 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Aug 17, 2026
6 days past EOL
Latest Release
2.18.1
Standard release
Release Date
Jun 1, 2026
Apache Hop 2.18 series
Lifecycle detail
Apache Hop 2.18 was released on June 1, 2026 and support ended on August 17, 2026 — a supported lifespan of 3 months, in line with the 3 months median for Apache Hop releases. The last patch it will ever receive is 2.18.1, published June 18, 2026 — 2 months before support ended. It has been without security patches for 6 days.
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 Hop 2.18 support is available
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| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1.0 |
1.0.0 |
Jan 24, 2022 |
EOL |
| 1.1 |
1.1.0 |
Mar 8, 2022 |
EOL |
| 1.2 |
1.2.0 |
Jun 2, 2022 |
EOL |
| 2.0 |
2.0.0 |
Oct 14, 2022 |
EOL |
| 2.1 |
2.1.0 |
Dec 7, 2022 |
EOL |
| 2.2 |
2.2.0 |
Jan 27, 2023 |
EOL |
| 2.3 |
2.3.0 |
Mar 27, 2023 |
EOL |
| 2.4 |
2.4.0 |
Jun 8, 2023 |
EOL |
What does Apache Hop 2.18 end of life mean?
When Apache Hop 2.18 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 Hop 2.18 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Apache Hop 2.19 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Apache Hop 2.18 reach end of life?
Apache Hop 2.18 reached end of life on August 17, 2026. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Apache Hop 2.18 still supported?
No. Apache Hop 2.18 reached end of life on August 17, 2026 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Apache Hop 2.18?
The recommended upgrade from Apache Hop 2.18 is
Apache Hop 2.19 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Apache Hop full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Apache Hop 2.18 past EOL?
When Apache Hop 2.18 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 Hop should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.