Eclipse Temurin 17 · Version Status
Eclipse Temurin 17 End of Life Date
Eclipse Temurin 17 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Eclipse Temurin 17 is actively supported. EOL date: October 31, 2027.
EOL Date
Oct 31, 2027
540 days remaining
Latest Release
17.0.19+10
LTS release
Release Date
Sep 22, 2021
Eclipse Temurin 17 series
All Eclipse Temurin Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 8 LTS |
8u492-b09 |
Dec 31, 2030 |
Active |
| 16 |
16.0.2+7 |
Sep 30, 2021 |
EOL |
| 11 LTS |
11.0.31+11 |
Oct 31, 2027 |
Active |
| → 17 LTS |
17.0.19+10 |
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 |
21.0.11+10 |
Dec 31, 2029 |
Active |
What does Eclipse Temurin 17 end of life mean?
When Eclipse Temurin 17 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 17 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 17 reach end of life?
Eclipse Temurin 17 reached end of life on October 31, 2027. That is 540 days remaining.
Is Eclipse Temurin 17 still supported?
Yes, Eclipse Temurin 17 is currently supported. The EOL date is October 31, 2027.
What should I upgrade to from Eclipse Temurin 17?
The recommended upgrade from Eclipse Temurin 17 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 17 past EOL?
When Eclipse Temurin 17 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.