Eclipse Temurin 26 · Version Status
Eclipse Temurin 26 End of Life Date
Eclipse Temurin 26 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Eclipse Temurin 26 reaches end of life on September 15, 2026. Plan your migration now — 81 days remaining.
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EOL Date
Sep 15, 2026
81 days remaining
Latest Release
26.0.1+8
Standard release
Release Date
Mar 23, 2026
Eclipse Temurin 26 series
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 26 support is available
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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 26 end of life mean?
When Eclipse Temurin 26 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 26 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 26 reach end of life?
Eclipse Temurin 26 reached end of life on September 15, 2026. That is 81 days remaining.
Is Eclipse Temurin 26 still supported?
Eclipse Temurin 26 is still supported but approaching end of life on September 15, 2026. Begin planning your migration now.
What should I upgrade to from Eclipse Temurin 26?
The recommended upgrade from Eclipse Temurin 26 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 26 past EOL?
When Eclipse Temurin 26 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.