Backdrop CMS 1.30 · Version Status
Backdrop CMS 1.30 End of Life Date
Backdrop CMS 1.30 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Backdrop CMS 1.30 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 303 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Sep 16, 2025
303 days past EOL
Latest Release
1.30.3
Standard release
Release Date
Jan 15, 2025
Backdrop CMS 1.30 series
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 Backdrop CMS 1.30 support is available
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All Backdrop CMS Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1.27 |
1.27.3 |
Sep 15, 2024 |
EOL |
| 1.28 |
1.28.5 |
Jan 15, 2025 |
EOL |
| 1.29 |
1.29.5 |
May 15, 2025 |
EOL |
| → 1.30 |
1.30.3 |
Sep 16, 2025 |
EOL |
| 1.31 |
1.31.2 |
Jan 16, 2026 |
EOL |
| 1.32 |
1.32.3 |
May 16, 2026 |
EOL |
| 1.33 |
1.33.3 |
EOL |
Active |
| 1.34 |
1.34.2 |
EOL |
Active |
What does Backdrop CMS 1.30 end of life mean?
When Backdrop CMS 1.30 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 Backdrop CMS 1.30 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Backdrop CMS 1.34 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Backdrop CMS 1.30 reach end of life?
Backdrop CMS 1.30 reached end of life on September 16, 2025. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Backdrop CMS 1.30 still supported?
No. Backdrop CMS 1.30 reached end of life on September 16, 2025 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Backdrop CMS 1.30?
The recommended upgrade from Backdrop CMS 1.30 is
Backdrop CMS 1.34 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Backdrop CMS full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Backdrop CMS 1.30 past EOL?
When Backdrop CMS 1.30 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 Backdrop CMS should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.