Drush 12 · Version Status
Drush 12 End of Life Date
Drush 12 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Drush 12 is actively supported. EOL date: Already EOL.
EOL Date
Already EOL
Supported
Latest Release
12.5.3
Standard release
Release Date
Jun 3, 2023
Drush 12 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 5 |
5.11.0 |
May 31, 2015 |
EOL |
| 6 |
6.7.0 |
Dec 31, 2015 |
EOL |
| 7 |
7.4.2 |
Jul 31, 2017 |
EOL |
| 8 |
8.5.0 |
Jan 31, 2025 |
EOL |
| 9 |
9.7.3 |
May 31, 2020 |
EOL |
| 10 |
10.6.2 |
Jan 31, 2022 |
EOL |
| 11 |
11.6.0 |
Nov 30, 2023 |
EOL |
| → 12 |
12.5.3 |
EOL |
Active |
What does Drush 12 end of life mean?
When Drush 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 Drush 12 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Drush 13 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Drush 12 reach end of life?
Drush 12 has already reached end of life.
Is Drush 12 still supported?
Yes, Drush 12 is currently supported. The EOL date is Already EOL.
What should I upgrade to from Drush 12?
The recommended upgrade from Drush 12 is
Drush 13 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Drush full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Drush 12 past EOL?
When Drush 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 Drush should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.