Electron 40 · Version Status
Electron 40 End of Life Date
Electron 40 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Electron 40 reaches end of life on June 30, 2026. Plan your migration now — 52 days remaining.
EOL Date
Jun 30, 2026
52 days remaining
Latest Release
40.9.3
Standard release
Release Date
Jan 13, 2026
Electron 40 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 2 |
2.0.18 |
Apr 23, 2019 |
EOL |
| 3 |
3.1.13 |
Jul 30, 2019 |
EOL |
| 4 |
4.2.12 |
Oct 22, 2019 |
EOL |
| 5 |
5.0.13 |
Feb 4, 2020 |
EOL |
| 6 |
6.1.12 |
May 19, 2020 |
EOL |
| 7 |
7.3.3 |
Aug 25, 2020 |
EOL |
| 8 |
8.5.5 |
Nov 17, 2020 |
EOL |
| 9 |
9.4.4 |
Mar 2, 2021 |
EOL |
What does Electron 40 end of life mean?
When Electron 40 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 Electron 40 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to a supported version or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Electron 40 reach end of life?
Electron 40 reached end of life on June 30, 2026. That is 52 days remaining.
Is Electron 40 still supported?
Electron 40 is still supported but approaching end of life on June 30, 2026. Begin planning your migration now.
What should I upgrade to from Electron 40?
What are the security risks of running Electron 40 past EOL?
When Electron 40 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 Electron should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.