Dce 3.0 · Version Status
Dce 3.0 End of Life Date
Dce 3.0 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Dce 3.0 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1744 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Jul 30, 2021
1744 days past EOL
Latest Release
2021.12.30.3.0.8
Standard release
Release Date
Jul 15, 2018
Dce 3.0 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| → 3.0 |
2021.12.30.3.0.8 |
Jul 30, 2021 |
EOL |
| 4.0 |
2022.12.15.4.0.11 |
Mar 31, 2023 |
EOL |
| 5.0 |
5.0-20260131 |
Jan 31, 2029 |
Active |
What does Dce 3.0 end of life mean?
When Dce 3.0 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 Dce 3.0 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Dce 5.0 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Dce 3.0 reach end of life?
Dce 3.0 reached end of life on July 30, 2021. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Dce 3.0 still supported?
No. Dce 3.0 reached end of life on July 30, 2021 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Dce 3.0?
The recommended upgrade from Dce 3.0 is
Dce 5.0 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Dce full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Dce 3.0 past EOL?
When Dce 3.0 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 Dce should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.