Apache Http Server 2.4 · Version Status
Apache Http Server 2.4 End of Life Date
Apache Http Server 2.4 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Apache Http Server 2.4 is actively supported. EOL date: Already EOL.
EOL Date
Already EOL
Supported
Latest Release
2.4.66
Standard release
Release Date
Feb 21, 2012
Apache Http Server 2.4 series
All Apache Http Server Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1.3 |
1.3.42 |
Feb 3, 2010 |
EOL |
| 2.0 |
2.0.65 |
Jul 10, 2013 |
EOL |
| 2.2 |
2.2.34 |
Jul 11, 2017 |
EOL |
| → 2.4 |
2.4.66 |
EOL |
Active |
What does Apache Http Server 2.4 end of life mean?
When Apache Http Server 2.4 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 Http Server 2.4 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Apache Http Server 2.4 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Apache Http Server 2.4 reach end of life?
Apache Http Server 2.4 has already reached end of life.
Is Apache Http Server 2.4 still supported?
Yes, Apache Http Server 2.4 is currently supported. The EOL date is Already EOL.
What should I upgrade to from Apache Http Server 2.4?
The recommended upgrade from Apache Http Server 2.4 is
Apache Http Server 2.4 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Apache Http Server full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Apache Http Server 2.4 past EOL?
When Apache Http Server 2.4 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 Http Server should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.