Apache Struts 2.5 · Version Status
Apache Struts 2.5 End of Life Date
Apache Struts 2.5 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Apache Struts 2.5 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 739 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Apr 30, 2024
739 days past EOL
Latest Release
2.5.33
Standard release
Release Date
May 5, 2016
Apache Struts 2.5 series
All Apache Struts Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1.2 |
1.2.9 |
Supported |
Active |
| 1.3 |
1.3.10 |
Apr 5, 2013 |
EOL |
| 2.0 |
2.0.14 |
Supported |
Active |
| 2.1 |
2.1.8.1 |
Supported |
Active |
| 2.2 |
2.2.3.1 |
Supported |
Active |
| 2.3 |
2.3.37 |
May 14, 2019 |
EOL |
| → 2.5 |
2.5.33 |
Apr 30, 2024 |
EOL |
| 6 |
6.9.0 |
EOL |
Active |
What does Apache Struts 2.5 end of life mean?
When Apache Struts 2.5 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 Struts 2.5 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Apache Struts 7 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Apache Struts 2.5 reach end of life?
Apache Struts 2.5 reached end of life on April 30, 2024. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Apache Struts 2.5 still supported?
No. Apache Struts 2.5 reached end of life on April 30, 2024 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Apache Struts 2.5?
The recommended upgrade from Apache Struts 2.5 is
Apache Struts 7 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Apache Struts full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Apache Struts 2.5 past EOL?
When Apache Struts 2.5 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 Struts should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.