Cfengine 3.17 · Version Status
Cfengine 3.17 End of Life Date
Cfengine 3.17 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Cfengine 3.17 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1780 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Jun 24, 2021
1780 days past EOL
Latest Release
3.17.0
Standard release
Release Date
Nov 19, 2020
Cfengine 3.17 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 3.15 LTS |
3.15.7 |
Dec 31, 2022 |
EOL |
| 3.16 |
3.16.0 |
Nov 19, 2020 |
EOL |
| → 3.17 |
3.17.0 |
Jun 24, 2021 |
EOL |
| 3.18 LTS |
3.18.8 |
Aug 31, 2024 |
EOL |
| 3.19 |
3.19.0 |
Jul 1, 2022 |
EOL |
| 3.20 |
3.20.0 |
Dec 21, 2022 |
EOL |
| 3.21 LTS |
3.21.8 |
Dec 31, 2025 |
EOL |
| 3.22 |
3.22.0 |
Dec 5, 2023 |
EOL |
What does Cfengine 3.17 end of life mean?
When Cfengine 3.17 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 Cfengine 3.17 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Cfengine 3.27 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Cfengine 3.17 reach end of life?
Cfengine 3.17 reached end of life on June 24, 2021. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Cfengine 3.17 still supported?
No. Cfengine 3.17 reached end of life on June 24, 2021 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Cfengine 3.17?
The recommended upgrade from Cfengine 3.17 is
Cfengine 3.27 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Cfengine full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Cfengine 3.17 past EOL?
When Cfengine 3.17 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 Cfengine should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.