Bitcoin Core 27 · Version Status

Bitcoin Core 27 End of Life Date

Bitcoin Core 27 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.

Bitcoin Core 27 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 211 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Oct 10, 2025
211 days past EOL
Latest Release
27.2
Standard release
Release Date
Apr 16, 2024
Bitcoin Core 27 series
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Recommended upgrade path
Bitcoin Core 31
Latest release: 31.0 · EOL: Supported
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All Bitcoin Core Versions
VersionLatestEOL DateStatus
0.8 0.8.6 Dec 31, 2015 EOL
0.9 0.9.5 Feb 28, 2016 EOL
0.10 0.10.5 Feb 28, 2017 EOL
0.11 0.11.3 Aug 1, 2017 EOL
0.12 0.12.1 Feb 28, 2018 EOL
0.13 0.13.2 Aug 1, 2018 EOL
0.14 0.14.3 Feb 1, 2019 EOL
0.15 0.15.2 Aug 1, 2019 EOL

What does Bitcoin Core 27 end of life mean?

When Bitcoin Core 27 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 Bitcoin Core 27 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.

Migrate to Bitcoin Core 31 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.

Frequently Asked Questions
When does Bitcoin Core 27 reach end of life?
Bitcoin Core 27 reached end of life on October 10, 2025. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Bitcoin Core 27 still supported?
No. Bitcoin Core 27 reached end of life on October 10, 2025 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Bitcoin Core 27?
The recommended upgrade from Bitcoin Core 27 is Bitcoin Core 31 — the latest actively supported version. Check the Bitcoin Core full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Bitcoin Core 27 past EOL?
When Bitcoin Core 27 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 Bitcoin Core should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.
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