Cakephp 1.3 · Version Status

Cakephp 1.3 End of Life Date

Cakephp 1.3 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.

Cakephp 1.3 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 3842 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Nov 1, 2015
3842 days past EOL
Latest Release
1.3.21
Standard release
Release Date
Apr 25, 2010
Cakephp 1.3 series
All Cakephp versions Cakephp 2.0 →
Recommended upgrade path
Cakephp 5.3
Latest release: 5.3.5 · EOL: Supported
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All Cakephp Versions
VersionLatestEOL DateStatus
1.3 1.3.21 Nov 1, 2015 EOL
2.0 2.0.6 Supported Active
2.1 2.1.5 Supported Active
2.2 2.2.9 Supported Active
2.3 2.3.10 Supported Active
2.4 2.4.10 Supported Active
2.5 2.5.9 Supported Active
2.6 2.6.13 Supported Active

What does Cakephp 1.3 end of life mean?

When Cakephp 1.3 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 Cakephp 1.3 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.

Migrate to Cakephp 5.3 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.

Frequently Asked Questions
When does Cakephp 1.3 reach end of life?
Cakephp 1.3 reached end of life on November 1, 2015. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Cakephp 1.3 still supported?
No. Cakephp 1.3 reached end of life on November 1, 2015 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Cakephp 1.3?
The recommended upgrade from Cakephp 1.3 is Cakephp 5.3 — the latest actively supported version. Check the Cakephp full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Cakephp 1.3 past EOL?
When Cakephp 1.3 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 Cakephp should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.
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