Drupal 8.9 · Version Status
Drupal 8.9 End of Life Date
Drupal 8.9 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Drupal 8.9 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1649 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Nov 2, 2021
1649 days past EOL
Latest Release
8.9.20
Standard release
Release Date
Jun 3, 2020
Drupal 8.9 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 7 LTS |
7.103 |
Jan 5, 2025 |
EOL |
| 8.8 |
8.8.12 |
Dec 1, 2020 |
EOL |
| → 8.9 |
8.9.20 |
Nov 2, 2021 |
EOL |
| 9.0 |
9.0.14 |
Jun 16, 2021 |
EOL |
| 9.1 |
9.1.15 |
Dec 8, 2021 |
EOL |
| 9.2 |
9.2.21 |
Jun 15, 2022 |
EOL |
| 9.3 |
9.3.22 |
Dec 14, 2022 |
EOL |
| 9.4 |
9.4.15 |
Jun 21, 2023 |
EOL |
What does Drupal 8.9 end of life mean?
When Drupal 8.9 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 Drupal 8.9 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Drupal 11.3 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Drupal 8.9 reach end of life?
Drupal 8.9 reached end of life on November 2, 2021. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Drupal 8.9 still supported?
No. Drupal 8.9 reached end of life on November 2, 2021 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Drupal 8.9?
The recommended upgrade from Drupal 8.9 is
Drupal 11.3 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Drupal full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Drupal 8.9 past EOL?
When Drupal 8.9 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 Drupal should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.