Hbase 2.3 · Version Status
Hbase 2.3 End of Life Date
Hbase 2.3 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Hbase 2.3 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1663 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Oct 19, 2021
1663 days past EOL
Latest Release
2.3.7
Standard release
Release Date
Jul 13, 2020
Hbase 2.3 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 2.2 |
2.2.7 |
Apr 19, 2021 |
EOL |
| 1.7 |
1.7.2 |
Aug 9, 2022 |
EOL |
| → 2.3 |
2.3.7 |
Oct 19, 2021 |
EOL |
| 2.4 |
2.4.18 |
May 25, 2025 |
EOL |
| 2.5 |
2.5.14 |
EOL |
Active |
| 2.6 |
2.6.5 |
EOL |
Active |
What does Hbase 2.3 end of life mean?
When Hbase 2.3 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 Hbase 2.3 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Hbase 2.6 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Hbase 2.3 reach end of life?
Hbase 2.3 reached end of life on October 19, 2021. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Hbase 2.3 still supported?
No. Hbase 2.3 reached end of life on October 19, 2021 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Hbase 2.3?
The recommended upgrade from Hbase 2.3 is
Hbase 2.6 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Hbase full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Hbase 2.3 past EOL?
When Hbase 2.3 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 Hbase should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.