Hibernate ORM 6.3 · Version Status

Hibernate ORM 6.3 End of Life Date

Hibernate ORM 6.3 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.

⚠ Hibernate ORM 6.3 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1050 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Nov 23, 2023
1050 days past EOL
Latest Release
6.3.2
Standard release
Release Date
Sep 1, 2023
Hibernate ORM 6.3 series
Lifecycle detail

Hibernate ORM 6.3 was released on September 1, 2023 and support ended on November 23, 2023 — a supported lifespan of 3 months, shorter than the 9 months median for Hibernate ORM releases. The last patch it will ever receive is 6.3.2, published November 23, 2023 — on the day support ended. It has been without security patches for 2 years and 11 months. 7 newer Hibernate ORM releases have shipped since.

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50 / 100
Medium Risk
EOL Risk Score™  How is this calculated? →
EOL Recency
40/40
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. Methodology →  ·  View score card →
Recommended upgrade path
Hibernate ORM 7.4
Latest release: 7.4.12 · EOL: Supported
View full Hibernate ORM timeline →
Extended Support
Extended Hibernate ORM 6.3 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
VersionLatestEOL DateStatus
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 6.3 end of life mean?

When Hibernate ORM 6.3 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: A CVE-based scan does not show the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Some scanners flag unsupported versions of common products, but coverage varies, and none of them give you the date in advance. Running Hibernate ORM 6.3 past its EOL date creates a growing attack surface that a clean scan result does not rule out.

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 6.3 reach end of life?
Hibernate ORM 6.3 reached end of life on November 23, 2023. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Hibernate ORM 6.3 still supported?
No. Hibernate ORM 6.3 reached end of life on November 23, 2023 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Hibernate ORM 6.3?
The recommended upgrade from Hibernate ORM 6.3 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 6.3 past EOL?
When Hibernate ORM 6.3 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no vendor fix. A CVE-based scan does not show this — it is the CVE blind spot; some scanners flag unsupported versions of common products, but coverage varies and none give the date in advance. Organizations running EOL Hibernate ORM should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.
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