Ibm Semeru Runtime 21 · Version Status
Ibm Semeru Runtime 21 End of Life Date
Ibm Semeru Runtime 21 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Ibm Semeru Runtime 21 is actively supported. EOL date: December 31, 2029.
EOL Date
Dec 31, 2029
1332 days remaining
Latest Release
21.0.10+7.1
LTS release
Release Date
Sep 22, 2023
Ibm Semeru Runtime 21 series
All Ibm Semeru Runtime Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 8 LTS |
8u482-b08 |
Dec 31, 2030 |
Active |
| 11 LTS |
11.0.30+7.1 |
Oct 31, 2027 |
Active |
| 17 LTS |
17.0.18+8.1 |
Oct 31, 2027 |
Active |
| → 21 LTS |
21.0.10+7.1 |
Dec 31, 2029 |
Active |
| 22 |
22.0.2+9 |
Sep 18, 2024 |
EOL |
| 23 |
23.0.2+7 |
Mar 31, 2025 |
EOL |
| 24 |
24.0.2+12 |
Sep 25, 2025 |
EOL |
| 25 LTS |
25.0.2+10.1 |
Sep 30, 2030 |
Active |
What does Ibm Semeru Runtime 21 end of life mean?
When Ibm Semeru Runtime 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 Ibm Semeru Runtime 21 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Ibm Semeru Runtime 25 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Ibm Semeru Runtime 21 reach end of life?
Ibm Semeru Runtime 21 reached end of life on December 31, 2029. That is 1332 days remaining.
Is Ibm Semeru Runtime 21 still supported?
Yes, Ibm Semeru Runtime 21 is currently supported. The EOL date is December 31, 2029.
What should I upgrade to from Ibm Semeru Runtime 21?
The recommended upgrade from Ibm Semeru Runtime 21 is
Ibm Semeru Runtime 25 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Ibm Semeru Runtime full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Ibm Semeru Runtime 21 past EOL?
When Ibm Semeru Runtime 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 Ibm Semeru Runtime should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.