Azul Zulu 11 · Version Status
Azul Zulu 11 End of Life Date
Azul Zulu 11 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Azul Zulu 11 is actively supported. EOL date: January 31, 2032.
EOL Date
Jan 31, 2032
2093 days remaining
Latest Release
11.86.21
LTS release
Release Date
Sep 25, 2018
Azul Zulu 11 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 7 LTS |
7.56 |
Jul 31, 2022 |
EOL |
| 6 LTS |
N/A |
Dec 31, 2018 |
EOL |
| 8 LTS |
8.92.0.21 |
Dec 31, 2030 |
Active |
| 9 |
9.0.7.1 |
Mar 31, 2018 |
EOL |
| 10 |
10.3.5 |
Sep 30, 2018 |
EOL |
| → 11 LTS |
11.86.21 |
Jan 31, 2032 |
Active |
| 12 |
12.3.11 |
Sep 30, 2019 |
EOL |
| 13 |
13.54.17 |
Mar 31, 2023 |
EOL |
What does Azul Zulu 11 end of life mean?
When Azul Zulu 11 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 Azul Zulu 11 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Azul Zulu 25 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Azul Zulu 11 reach end of life?
Azul Zulu 11 reached end of life on January 31, 2032. That is 2093 days remaining.
Is Azul Zulu 11 still supported?
Yes, Azul Zulu 11 is currently supported. The EOL date is January 31, 2032.
What should I upgrade to from Azul Zulu 11?
The recommended upgrade from Azul Zulu 11 is
Azul Zulu 25 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Azul Zulu full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Azul Zulu 11 past EOL?
When Azul Zulu 11 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 Azul Zulu should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.