Elixir 1.5 · Version Status
Elixir 1.5 End of Life Date
Elixir 1.5 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Elixir 1.5 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 2294 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Jan 27, 2020
2294 days past EOL
Latest Release
1.5.3
Standard release
Release Date
Jul 25, 2017
Elixir 1.5 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1.4 |
1.4.5 |
Jun 24, 2019 |
EOL |
| → 1.5 |
1.5.3 |
Jan 27, 2020 |
EOL |
| 1.6 |
1.6.6 |
Oct 6, 2020 |
EOL |
| 1.7 |
1.7.4 |
May 19, 2021 |
EOL |
| 1.8 |
1.8.2 |
Dec 3, 2021 |
EOL |
| 1.9 |
1.9.4 |
Sep 1, 2022 |
EOL |
| 1.10 |
1.10.4 |
Jun 19, 2023 |
EOL |
| 1.11 |
1.11.4 |
Dec 22, 2023 |
EOL |
What does Elixir 1.5 end of life mean?
When Elixir 1.5 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 Elixir 1.5 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Elixir 1.19 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Elixir 1.5 reach end of life?
Elixir 1.5 reached end of life on January 27, 2020. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Elixir 1.5 still supported?
No. Elixir 1.5 reached end of life on January 27, 2020 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Elixir 1.5?
The recommended upgrade from Elixir 1.5 is
Elixir 1.19 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Elixir full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Elixir 1.5 past EOL?
When Elixir 1.5 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 Elixir should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.