Eslint 5 · Version Status
Eslint 5 End of Life Date
Eslint 5 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Eslint 5 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 2331 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Dec 21, 2019
2331 days past EOL
Latest Release
5.16.0
Standard release
Release Date
Jun 22, 2018
Eslint 5 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1 |
1.10.3 |
Aug 12, 2016 |
EOL |
| 2 |
2.13.1 |
Jan 1, 2017 |
EOL |
| 3 |
3.19.0 |
Dec 11, 2017 |
EOL |
| 4 |
4.19.1 |
Dec 22, 2018 |
EOL |
| → 5 |
5.16.0 |
Dec 21, 2019 |
EOL |
| 6 |
6.8.0 |
Nov 8, 2020 |
EOL |
| 7 |
7.32.0 |
Apr 9, 2022 |
EOL |
| 8 |
8.57.1 |
Oct 5, 2024 |
EOL |
What does Eslint 5 end of life mean?
When Eslint 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 Eslint 5 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Eslint 10 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Eslint 5 reach end of life?
Eslint 5 reached end of life on December 21, 2019. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Eslint 5 still supported?
No. Eslint 5 reached end of life on December 21, 2019 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Eslint 5?
The recommended upgrade from Eslint 5 is
Eslint 10 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Eslint full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Eslint 5 past EOL?
When Eslint 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 Eslint should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.