Nextcloud 12 · Version Status
Nextcloud 12 End of Life Date
Nextcloud 12 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Nextcloud 12 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 2717 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Nov 30, 2018
2717 days past EOL
Latest Release
12.0.13
Standard release
Release Date
May 22, 2017
Nextcloud 12 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 9 |
9.1.3 |
Aug 31, 2017 |
EOL |
| 10 |
10.0.6 |
Aug 31, 2017 |
EOL |
| 11 |
11.0.8 |
Mar 31, 2018 |
EOL |
| → 12 |
12.0.13 |
Nov 30, 2018 |
EOL |
| 13 |
13.0.12 |
Feb 28, 2019 |
EOL |
| 14 |
14.0.14 |
Sep 30, 2019 |
EOL |
| 15 |
15.0.14 |
Dec 31, 2019 |
EOL |
| 16 |
16.0.11 |
Jun 30, 2020 |
EOL |
What does Nextcloud 12 end of life mean?
When Nextcloud 12 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 Nextcloud 12 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Nextcloud 33 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Nextcloud 12 reach end of life?
Nextcloud 12 reached end of life on November 30, 2018. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Nextcloud 12 still supported?
No. Nextcloud 12 reached end of life on November 30, 2018 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Nextcloud 12?
The recommended upgrade from Nextcloud 12 is
Nextcloud 33 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Nextcloud full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Nextcloud 12 past EOL?
When Nextcloud 12 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 Nextcloud should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.