Eclipse Temurin 16 · Version Status
Eclipse Temurin 16 End of Life Date
Eclipse Temurin 16 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Eclipse Temurin 16 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1774 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Sep 30, 2021
1774 days past EOL
Latest Release
16.0.2+7
Standard release
Release Date
Jul 30, 2021
Eclipse Temurin 16 series
Lifecycle detail
Eclipse Temurin 16 was released on July 30, 2021 and support ended on September 30, 2021 — a supported lifespan of 2 months, shorter than the 6 months median for Eclipse Temurin releases. It was not an LTS release; Eclipse Temurin reserves longer patch windows for its LTS versions. The last patch it will ever receive is 16.0.2+7, published July 30, 2021 — 2 months before support ended. It has been without security patches for 4 years and 10 months. 9 newer Eclipse Temurin releases have shipped since.
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 Eclipse Temurin 16 support is available
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All Eclipse Temurin Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 8 LTS |
8u502-b07 |
Dec 31, 2030 |
Active |
| → 16 |
16.0.2+7 |
Sep 30, 2021 |
EOL |
| 11 LTS |
11.0.32+9 |
Oct 31, 2027 |
Active |
| 17 LTS |
17.0.20+8 |
Oct 31, 2027 |
Active |
| 18 |
18.0.2.1+1 |
Sep 30, 2022 |
EOL |
| 19 |
19.0.2+7 |
Mar 31, 2023 |
EOL |
| 20 |
20.0.2+9 |
Sep 19, 2023 |
EOL |
| 21 LTS |
21.0.12+8 |
Dec 31, 2029 |
Active |
What does Eclipse Temurin 16 end of life mean?
When Eclipse Temurin 16 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 Eclipse Temurin 16 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Eclipse Temurin 25 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Eclipse Temurin 16 reach end of life?
Eclipse Temurin 16 reached end of life on September 30, 2021. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Eclipse Temurin 16 still supported?
No. Eclipse Temurin 16 reached end of life on September 30, 2021 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Eclipse Temurin 16?
The recommended upgrade from Eclipse Temurin 16 is
Eclipse Temurin 25 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Eclipse Temurin full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Eclipse Temurin 16 past EOL?
When Eclipse Temurin 16 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 Eclipse Temurin should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.