Hibernate Orm 7.2 · Version Status
Hibernate Orm 7.2 End of Life Date
Hibernate Orm 7.2 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Hibernate Orm 7.2 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 54 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Mar 16, 2026
54 days past EOL
Latest Release
7.2.13
Standard release
Release Date
Oct 8, 2025
Hibernate Orm 7.2 series
All Hibernate Orm Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 5.3 |
5.3.38 |
Supported |
Active |
| 5.4 |
5.4.33 |
Supported |
Active |
| 5.5 |
5.5.9 |
Supported |
Active |
| 5.6 |
5.6.15 |
Supported |
Active |
| 6.0 |
6.0.2 |
Supported |
Active |
| 6.1 |
6.1.7 |
Supported |
Active |
| 6.2 |
6.2.52 |
Supported |
Active |
| 6.3 |
6.3.2 |
Supported |
Active |
What does Hibernate Orm 7.2 end of life mean?
When Hibernate Orm 7.2 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 7.2 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Hibernate Orm 7.3 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Hibernate Orm 7.2 reach end of life?
Hibernate Orm 7.2 reached end of life on March 16, 2026. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Hibernate Orm 7.2 still supported?
No. Hibernate Orm 7.2 reached end of life on March 16, 2026 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Hibernate Orm 7.2?
The recommended upgrade from Hibernate Orm 7.2 is
Hibernate Orm 7.3 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Hibernate Orm full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Hibernate Orm 7.2 past EOL?
When Hibernate Orm 7.2 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.