Gradle 6 · Version Status
Gradle 6 End of Life Date
Gradle 6 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Gradle 6 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1184 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Feb 10, 2023
1184 days past EOL
Latest Release
6.9.4
Standard release
Release Date
Nov 8, 2019
Gradle 6 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1 |
1.12.0 |
Jul 1, 2014 |
EOL |
| 2 |
2.14.1 |
Aug 15, 2016 |
EOL |
| 3 |
3.5.1 |
Jun 14, 2017 |
EOL |
| 4 |
4.10.3 |
Nov 26, 2018 |
EOL |
| 5 |
5.6.4 |
Nov 8, 2019 |
EOL |
| → 6 |
6.9.4 |
Feb 10, 2023 |
EOL |
| 7 |
7.6.6 |
Jul 31, 2025 |
EOL |
| 8 |
8.14.5 |
EOL |
Active |
What does Gradle 6 end of life mean?
When Gradle 6 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 Gradle 6 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Gradle 9 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Gradle 6 reach end of life?
Gradle 6 reached end of life on February 10, 2023. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Gradle 6 still supported?
No. Gradle 6 reached end of life on February 10, 2023 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Gradle 6?
The recommended upgrade from Gradle 6 is
Gradle 9 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Gradle full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Gradle 6 past EOL?
When Gradle 6 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 Gradle should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.