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Joomla 3 End of Life Date
Joomla 3 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Joomla 3 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 996 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Aug 17, 2023
996 days past EOL
Latest Release
3.10.12
Standard release
Release Date
Sep 27, 2012
Joomla 3 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| → 3 |
3.10.12 |
Aug 17, 2023 |
EOL |
| 4 |
4.4.14 |
Oct 14, 2025 |
EOL |
| 5 |
5.4.112 |
Oct 12, 2027 |
Active |
| 6 |
6.1.0 |
Oct 16, 2029 |
Active |
What does Joomla 3 end of life mean?
When Joomla 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: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Running Joomla 3 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Joomla 6 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Joomla 3 reach end of life?
Joomla 3 reached end of life on August 17, 2023. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Joomla 3 still supported?
No. Joomla 3 reached end of life on August 17, 2023 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Joomla 3?
The recommended upgrade from Joomla 3 is
Joomla 6 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Joomla full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Joomla 3 past EOL?
When Joomla 3 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 Joomla should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.