GraphQL Java 21 · Version Status
GraphQL Java 21 End of Life Date
GraphQL Java 21 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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GraphQL Java 21 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 813 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Apr 16, 2024
813 days past EOL
Latest Release
21.5
Standard release
Release Date
Jul 11, 2023
GraphQL Java 21 series
Attack Surface
10/30 Medium tier
CISA KEV Exposure
0/20 Not in 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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Extended Support
Extended GraphQL Java 21 support is available
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All GraphQL Java Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| → 21 |
21.5 |
Apr 16, 2024 |
EOL |
| 22 |
22.4 |
Apr 7, 2025 |
EOL |
| 23 |
23.1 |
May 16, 2025 |
EOL |
| 24 |
24.3 |
Nov 10, 2025 |
EOL |
| 25 |
25.0 |
Apr 23, 2026 |
EOL |
| 26 |
26.0 |
EOL |
Active |
What does GraphQL Java 21 end of life mean?
When GraphQL Java 21 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 GraphQL Java 21 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to GraphQL Java 26 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does GraphQL Java 21 reach end of life?
GraphQL Java 21 reached end of life on April 16, 2024. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is GraphQL Java 21 still supported?
No. GraphQL Java 21 reached end of life on April 16, 2024 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from GraphQL Java 21?
The recommended upgrade from GraphQL Java 21 is
GraphQL Java 26 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
GraphQL Java full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running GraphQL Java 21 past EOL?
When GraphQL Java 21 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 GraphQL Java should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.