Jenkins 2.479 · Version Status
Jenkins 2.479 End of Life Date
Jenkins 2.479 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Jenkins 2.479 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 458 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Feb 5, 2025
458 days past EOL
Latest Release
2.479.3
LTS release
Release Date
Sep 27, 2024
Jenkins 2.479 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 2.346 LTS |
2.346.3 |
Sep 7, 2022 |
EOL |
| 2.361 LTS |
2.361.4 |
Nov 30, 2022 |
EOL |
| 2.375 LTS |
2.375.4 |
Mar 8, 2023 |
EOL |
| 2.387 LTS |
2.387.3 |
May 31, 2023 |
EOL |
| 2.401 LTS |
2.401.3 |
Aug 23, 2023 |
EOL |
| 2.414 LTS |
2.414.3 |
Nov 15, 2023 |
EOL |
| 2.426 LTS |
2.426.3 |
Feb 21, 2024 |
EOL |
| 2.440 LTS |
2.440.3 |
May 15, 2024 |
EOL |
What does Jenkins 2.479 end of life mean?
When Jenkins 2.479 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 Jenkins 2.479 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Jenkins 2.541 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Jenkins 2.479 reach end of life?
Jenkins 2.479 reached end of life on February 5, 2025. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Jenkins 2.479 still supported?
No. Jenkins 2.479 reached end of life on February 5, 2025 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Jenkins 2.479?
The recommended upgrade from Jenkins 2.479 is
Jenkins 2.541 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Jenkins full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Jenkins 2.479 past EOL?
When Jenkins 2.479 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 Jenkins should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.