Hibernate ORM 5.3 · Version Status
Hibernate ORM 5.3 End of Life Date
Hibernate ORM 5.3 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data reconciled from official vendor documentation and endoflife.date at every build; the source of each date is on the product page.
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Hibernate ORM 5.3 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 230 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Jan 19, 2026
230 days past EOL
Latest Release
5.3.39
Standard release
Release Date
May 14, 2018
Hibernate ORM 5.3 series
Lifecycle detail
Hibernate ORM 5.3 was released on May 14, 2018 and support ended on January 19, 2026 — a supported lifespan of 7 years and 8 months, longer than the 9 months median for Hibernate ORM releases. The last patch it will ever receive is 5.3.39, published June 29, 2026 — 5 months after the published end-of-life date. It has been without security patches for 8 months. 2 newer Hibernate ORM releases have shipped since.
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 Hibernate ORM 5.3 support is available
Commercial vendors offer security patches beyond EOL. Right now that coverage spans Hibernate ORM 5.6. Compare your options.
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All Hibernate ORM Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| → 5.3 |
5.3.39 |
Jan 19, 2026 |
EOL |
| 5.4 |
5.4.33 |
Jan 10, 2022 |
EOL |
| 5.5 |
5.5.9 |
Dec 16, 2021 |
EOL |
| 5.6 |
5.6.15 |
Feb 6, 2023 |
EOL |
| 6.0 |
6.0.2 |
Jun 7, 2022 |
EOL |
| 6.1 |
6.1.7 |
Mar 31, 2023 |
EOL |
| 6.2 |
6.2.52 |
May 3, 2026 |
EOL |
| 6.3 |
6.3.2 |
Nov 23, 2023 |
EOL |
What does Hibernate ORM 5.3 end of life mean?
When Hibernate ORM 5.3 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 Hibernate ORM 5.3 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Hibernate ORM 7.4 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Hibernate ORM 5.3 reach end of life?
Hibernate ORM 5.3 reached end of life on January 19, 2026. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Hibernate ORM 5.3 still supported?
No. Hibernate ORM 5.3 reached end of life on January 19, 2026 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Hibernate ORM 5.3?
The recommended upgrade from Hibernate ORM 5.3 is
Hibernate ORM 7.4 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Hibernate ORM full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Hibernate ORM 5.3 past EOL?
When Hibernate ORM 5.3 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 Hibernate ORM should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.