Erlang 19 · Version Status

Erlang 19 End of Life Date

Erlang 19 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.

Erlang 19 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 2514 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Jun 21, 2019
2514 days past EOL
Latest Release
19.3.6.13
Standard release
Release Date
Jun 21, 2016
Erlang 19 series
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Recommended upgrade path
Erlang 28
Latest release: 28.5 · EOL: May 20, 2028
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All Erlang Versions
VersionLatestEOL DateStatus
17 17.5.6.10 Oct 11, 2018 EOL
18 18.3.4.11 Nov 9, 2018 EOL
19 19.3.6.13 Jun 21, 2019 EOL
20 20.3.8.26 Jun 21, 2020 EOL
21 21.3.8.24 Jun 19, 2021 EOL
22 22.3.4.27 May 10, 2022 EOL
23 23.3.4.20 Jun 5, 2023 EOL
24 24.3.4.17 May 10, 2024 EOL

What does Erlang 19 end of life mean?

When Erlang 19 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 Erlang 19 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.

Migrate to Erlang 28 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.

Frequently Asked Questions
When does Erlang 19 reach end of life?
Erlang 19 reached end of life on June 21, 2019. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Erlang 19 still supported?
No. Erlang 19 reached end of life on June 21, 2019 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Erlang 19?
The recommended upgrade from Erlang 19 is Erlang 28 — the latest actively supported version. Check the Erlang full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Erlang 19 past EOL?
When Erlang 19 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 Erlang should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.
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