Meilisearch 1.38 · Version Status
Meilisearch 1.38 End of Life Date
Meilisearch 1.38 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Meilisearch 1.38 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
1.38.2
Standard release
Release Date
Mar 9, 2026
Meilisearch 1.38 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1.0 |
1.0.2 |
Mar 30, 2023 |
EOL |
| 1.1 |
1.1.1 |
May 30, 2023 |
EOL |
| 1.2 |
1.2.1 |
Jul 27, 2023 |
EOL |
| 1.3 |
1.3.5 |
Sep 11, 2023 |
EOL |
| 1.4 |
1.4.2 |
Nov 13, 2023 |
EOL |
| 1.5 |
1.5.1 |
Jan 15, 2024 |
EOL |
| 1.6 |
1.6.2 |
Mar 6, 2024 |
EOL |
| 1.7 |
1.7.6 |
May 2, 2024 |
EOL |
What does Meilisearch 1.38 end of life mean?
When Meilisearch 1.38 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 Meilisearch 1.38 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Meilisearch 1.42 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Meilisearch 1.38 reach end of life?
Meilisearch 1.38 reached end of life on March 16, 2026. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Meilisearch 1.38 still supported?
No. Meilisearch 1.38 reached end of life on March 16, 2026 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Meilisearch 1.38?
The recommended upgrade from Meilisearch 1.38 is
Meilisearch 1.42 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Meilisearch full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Meilisearch 1.38 past EOL?
When Meilisearch 1.38 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 Meilisearch should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.