Apache Spark 2.3 · Version Status
Apache Spark 2.3 End of Life Date
Apache Spark 2.3 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Apache Spark 2.3 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 2449 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Aug 25, 2019
2449 days past EOL
Latest Release
2.3.4
Standard release
Release Date
Feb 22, 2018
Apache Spark 2.3 series
All Apache Spark Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1.0 |
1.0.2 |
Sep 3, 2014 |
EOL |
| 1.1 |
1.1.1 |
Dec 10, 2014 |
EOL |
| 1.2 |
1.2.2 |
Apr 5, 2015 |
EOL |
| 1.3 |
1.3.1 |
Jun 2, 2015 |
EOL |
| 1.4 |
1.4.1 |
Sep 8, 2015 |
EOL |
| 1.5 |
1.5.2 |
Dec 21, 2015 |
EOL |
| 1.6 |
1.6.3 |
Jul 19, 2016 |
EOL |
| 2.0 |
2.0.2 |
Dec 15, 2016 |
EOL |
What does Apache Spark 2.3 end of life mean?
When Apache Spark 2.3 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 Spark 2.3 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Apache Spark 4.1 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Apache Spark 2.3 reach end of life?
Apache Spark 2.3 reached end of life on August 25, 2019. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Apache Spark 2.3 still supported?
No. Apache Spark 2.3 reached end of life on August 25, 2019 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Apache Spark 2.3?
The recommended upgrade from Apache Spark 2.3 is
Apache Spark 4.1 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Apache Spark full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Apache Spark 2.3 past EOL?
When Apache Spark 2.3 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 Spark should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.