Mongodb 4.0 · Version Status
Mongodb 4.0 End of Life Date
Mongodb 4.0 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Mongodb 4.0 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1470 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Apr 30, 2022
1470 days past EOL
Latest Release
4.0.28
Standard release
Release Date
Jun 30, 2018
Mongodb 4.0 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1.0 |
1.0.1 |
Aug 31, 2010 |
EOL |
| 1.2 |
1.2.5 |
Jun 30, 2011 |
EOL |
| 1.4 |
1.4.5 |
Sep 30, 2012 |
EOL |
| 1.6 |
1.6.5 |
Feb 28, 2012 |
EOL |
| 1.8 |
1.8.5 |
Sep 30, 2012 |
EOL |
| 2.0 |
2.0.9 |
Mar 31, 2013 |
EOL |
| 2.2 |
2.2.7 |
Feb 28, 2014 |
EOL |
| 2.4 |
2.4.14 |
Mar 31, 2013 |
EOL |
What does Mongodb 4.0 end of life mean?
When Mongodb 4.0 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 Mongodb 4.0 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Mongodb 8.3 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Mongodb 4.0 reach end of life?
Mongodb 4.0 reached end of life on April 30, 2022. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Mongodb 4.0 still supported?
No. Mongodb 4.0 reached end of life on April 30, 2022 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Mongodb 4.0?
The recommended upgrade from Mongodb 4.0 is
Mongodb 8.3 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Mongodb full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Mongodb 4.0 past EOL?
When Mongodb 4.0 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 Mongodb should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.