CFEngine 3.27 · Version Status
CFEngine 3.27 End of Life Date
CFEngine 3.27 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data reconciled from official vendor documentation and endoflife.date at every build; the source of each date is on the product page.
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CFEngine 3.27 is actively supported. EOL date: January 9, 2029.
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EOL Date
Jan 9, 2029
850 days remaining
Latest Release
3.27.1
LTS release
Release Date
Jan 9, 2026
CFEngine 3.27 series
Lifecycle detail
CFEngine 3.27 was released on January 9, 2026 and support is scheduled to end on January 9, 2029 — a planned supported lifespan of 3 years, in line with the 3 years median for CFEngine LTS releases. It is a long-term support (LTS) release, so it carries a longer patch window than the interim releases around it. Its most recent patch is 3.27.1, published May 8, 2026.
Attack Surface
10/30 Medium tier
CISA KEV Exposure
0/20 Not in KEV
Extended Support
0/10 Available
EOL Risk Score™ — proprietary methodology by endoflife.ai. Factors: EOL recency, attack surface breadth, CISA KEV catalog presence, extended support availability. Updated at every build.
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| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
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| 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 3.27 end of life mean?
When CFEngine 3.27 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 CFEngine 3.27 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to CFEngine 3.28 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does CFEngine 3.27 reach end of life?
CFEngine 3.27 reached end of life on January 9, 2029. That is 850 days remaining.
Is CFEngine 3.27 still supported?
Yes, CFEngine 3.27 is currently supported. The EOL date is January 9, 2029.
What should I upgrade to from CFEngine 3.27?
The recommended upgrade from CFEngine 3.27 is
CFEngine 3.28 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
CFEngine full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running CFEngine 3.27 past EOL?
When CFEngine 3.27 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 CFEngine should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.