Grails 6 · Version Status
Grails 6 End of Life Date
Grails 6 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Grails 6 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 202 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Oct 19, 2025
202 days past EOL
Latest Release
6.2.3
Standard release
Release Date
Jul 24, 2023
Grails 6 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1 |
1.3.9 |
May 1, 2012 |
EOL |
| 2 |
2.6.1 |
Jun 30, 2021 |
EOL |
| 3 |
3.3.18 |
Sep 30, 2021 |
EOL |
| 4 |
4.1.4 |
Mar 31, 2023 |
EOL |
| 5 |
5.3.6 |
Jan 9, 2025 |
EOL |
| → 6 |
6.2.3 |
Oct 19, 2025 |
EOL |
| 7 |
7.1.1 |
EOL |
Active |
What does Grails 6 end of life mean?
When Grails 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 Grails 6 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Grails 7 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Grails 6 reach end of life?
Grails 6 reached end of life on October 19, 2025. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Grails 6 still supported?
No. Grails 6 reached end of life on October 19, 2025 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Grails 6?
The recommended upgrade from Grails 6 is
Grails 7 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Grails full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Grails 6 past EOL?
When Grails 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 Grails should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.