Craft Cms 3 · Version Status
Craft Cms 3 End of Life Date
Craft Cms 3 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Craft Cms 3 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 739 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Apr 30, 2024
739 days past EOL
Latest Release
3.9.15
Standard release
Release Date
Apr 4, 2018
Craft Cms 3 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 2 |
2.9.2 |
Jan 31, 2022 |
EOL |
| → 3 |
3.9.15 |
Apr 30, 2024 |
EOL |
| 4 |
4.17.15 |
Apr 30, 2026 |
EOL |
| 5 |
5.9.22 |
Dec 31, 2031 |
Active |
What does Craft Cms 3 end of life mean?
When Craft Cms 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 Craft Cms 3 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Craft Cms 5 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Craft Cms 3 reach end of life?
Craft Cms 3 reached end of life on April 30, 2024. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Craft Cms 3 still supported?
No. Craft Cms 3 reached end of life on April 30, 2024 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Craft Cms 3?
The recommended upgrade from Craft Cms 3 is
Craft Cms 5 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Craft Cms full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Craft Cms 3 past EOL?
When Craft Cms 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 Craft Cms should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.