Backdrop 1.32 · Version Status
Backdrop 1.32 End of Life Date
Backdrop 1.32 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Backdrop 1.32 is actively supported. EOL date: Already EOL.
EOL Date
Already EOL
Supported
Latest Release
1.32.3
Standard release
Release Date
Sep 16, 2025
Backdrop 1.32 series
| 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 |
EOL |
Active |
| 1.33 |
1.33.2 |
EOL |
Active |
What does Backdrop 1.32 end of life mean?
When Backdrop 1.32 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 1.32 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Backdrop 1.33 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Backdrop 1.32 reach end of life?
Backdrop 1.32 has already reached end of life.
Is Backdrop 1.32 still supported?
Yes, Backdrop 1.32 is currently supported. The EOL date is Already EOL.
What should I upgrade to from Backdrop 1.32?
The recommended upgrade from Backdrop 1.32 is
Backdrop 1.33 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Backdrop full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Backdrop 1.32 past EOL?
When Backdrop 1.32 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 should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.