IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 · Version Status
IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 End of Life Date
IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 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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IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 4758 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Sep 30, 2013
4758 days past EOL
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
Jun 30, 2006
IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 series
Extended Support
Sep 30, 2016
Extended support · ended
Lifecycle detail
IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 was released on June 30, 2006 and support ended on September 30, 2013 — a supported lifespan of 7 years and 3 months, in line with the 7 years and 3 months median for IBM WebSphere Application Server releases. It has been without security patches for 13 years. 1 newer IBM WebSphere Application Server release has shipped since.
Attack Surface
10/30 Medium tier
CISA KEV Exposure
20/20 Named in CISA 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 IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 support is available
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All IBM WebSphere Application Server Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| → 6.1 |
— |
Sep 30, 2013 |
EOL |
| 7.0 |
7.0.0.45 |
Apr 30, 2018 |
EOL |
| 8.0 |
8.0.0.15 |
Apr 30, 2018 |
EOL |
| 8.5 (8.5.5) |
8.5.5.31 |
EOL |
Active |
| 9.0 (9.0.5) |
9.0.5.29 |
EOL |
Active |
What does IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 end of life mean?
When IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 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 IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 past its EOL date creates a growing attack surface that a clean scan result does not rule out.
Migrate to IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0 (9.0.5) or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 reach end of life?
IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 reached end of life on September 30, 2013. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 still supported?
No. IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 reached end of life on September 30, 2013 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1?
The recommended upgrade from IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 is
IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0 (9.0.5) — the latest actively supported version. Check the
IBM WebSphere Application Server full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 past EOL?
When IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1 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 IBM WebSphere Application Server should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.