Erlang 28 · Version Status
Erlang 28 End of Life Date
Erlang 28 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data reconciled from official vendor documentation and endoflife.date at every build; the source of each date is on the product page.
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Erlang 28 is actively supported. EOL date: May 20, 2028.
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EOL Date
May 20, 2028
605 days remaining
Latest Release
28.5.0.7
Standard release
Release Date
May 20, 2025
Erlang 28 series
Lifecycle detail
Erlang 28 was released on May 20, 2025 and support is scheduled to end on May 20, 2028 — a planned supported lifespan of 3 years, in line with the 3 years median for Erlang releases. Its most recent patch is 28.5.0.7, published September 21, 2026.
Attack Surface
10/30 Medium tier
CISA KEV Exposure
20/20 Named in CISA 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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| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
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| 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 |
Mar 18, 2024 |
EOL |
| 23 |
23.3.4.20 |
Mar 14, 2024 |
EOL |
| 24 |
24.3.4.17 |
May 10, 2024 |
EOL |
What does Erlang 28 end of life mean?
When Erlang 28 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: A CVE-based scan does not show the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Some scanners flag unsupported versions of common products, but coverage varies, and none of them give you the date in advance. Running Erlang 28 past its EOL date creates a growing attack surface that a clean scan result does not rule out.
Migrate to Erlang 29 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Erlang 28 reach end of life?
Erlang 28 reached end of life on May 20, 2028. That is 605 days remaining.
Is Erlang 28 still supported?
Yes, Erlang 28 is currently supported. The EOL date is May 20, 2028.
What should I upgrade to from Erlang 28?
The recommended upgrade from Erlang 28 is
Erlang 29 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Erlang full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Erlang 28 past EOL?
When Erlang 28 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no vendor fix. A CVE-based scan does not show this — it is the CVE blind spot; some scanners flag unsupported versions of common products, but coverage varies and none give the date in advance. Organizations running EOL Erlang should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.