Eclipse Temurin 18 · Version Status
Eclipse Temurin 18 End of Life Date
Eclipse Temurin 18 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Eclipse Temurin 18 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1317 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Sep 30, 2022
1317 days past EOL
Latest Release
18.0.2.1+1
Standard release
Release Date
Mar 24, 2022
Eclipse Temurin 18 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 18 end of life mean?
When Eclipse Temurin 18 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 18 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 18 reach end of life?
Eclipse Temurin 18 reached end of life on September 30, 2022. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Eclipse Temurin 18 still supported?
No. Eclipse Temurin 18 reached end of life on September 30, 2022 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Eclipse Temurin 18?
The recommended upgrade from Eclipse Temurin 18 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 18 past EOL?
When Eclipse Temurin 18 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.