Dependency-Track 4.12 · Version Status
Dependency-Track 4.12 End of Life Date
Dependency-Track 4.12 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Dependency-Track 4.12 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 465 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Apr 7, 2025
465 days past EOL
Latest Release
4.12.7
Standard release
Release Date
Oct 1, 2024
Dependency-Track 4.12 series
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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Extended Support
Extended Dependency-Track 4.12 support is available
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All Dependency-Track Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 4.7 |
4.7.1 |
Apr 18, 2023 |
EOL |
| 4.8 |
4.8.2 |
Oct 16, 2023 |
EOL |
| 4.9 |
4.9.1 |
Dec 8, 2023 |
EOL |
| 4.10 |
4.10.1 |
May 7, 2024 |
EOL |
| 4.11 |
4.11.7 |
Oct 1, 2024 |
EOL |
| → 4.12 |
4.12.7 |
Apr 7, 2025 |
EOL |
| 4.13 |
4.13.6 |
Mar 9, 2026 |
EOL |
| 4.14 |
4.14.2 |
Dec 9, 2026 |
Warning |
What does Dependency-Track 4.12 end of life mean?
When Dependency-Track 4.12 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 Dependency-Track 4.12 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Dependency-Track 5.0 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Dependency-Track 4.12 reach end of life?
Dependency-Track 4.12 reached end of life on April 7, 2025. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Dependency-Track 4.12 still supported?
No. Dependency-Track 4.12 reached end of life on April 7, 2025 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Dependency-Track 4.12?
The recommended upgrade from Dependency-Track 4.12 is
Dependency-Track 5.0 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Dependency-Track full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Dependency-Track 4.12 past EOL?
When Dependency-Track 4.12 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 Dependency-Track should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.