Cakephp 4.6 · Version Status
Cakephp 4.6 End of Life Date
Cakephp 4.6 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Cakephp 4.6 reaches end of life on September 9, 2026. Plan your migration now — 123 days remaining.
EOL Date
Sep 9, 2026
123 days remaining
Latest Release
4.6.3
Standard release
Release Date
Mar 22, 2025
Cakephp 4.6 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 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 4.6 end of life mean?
When Cakephp 4.6 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 4.6 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 4.6 reach end of life?
Cakephp 4.6 reached end of life on September 9, 2026. That is 123 days remaining.
Is Cakephp 4.6 still supported?
Cakephp 4.6 is still supported but approaching end of life on September 9, 2026. Begin planning your migration now.
What should I upgrade to from Cakephp 4.6?
The recommended upgrade from Cakephp 4.6 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 4.6 past EOL?
When Cakephp 4.6 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.