Next.js 11 · Version Status
Next.js 11 End of Life Date
Next.js 11 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Next.js 11 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1608 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Jan 27, 2022
1608 days past EOL
Latest Release
11.1.4
Standard release
Release Date
Jun 15, 2021
Next.js 11 series
Attack Surface
20/30 High tier
CISA KEV Exposure
0/20 Not in KEV
Extended Support
0/10 Available
EOL Risk Score™ — proprietary methodology by endoflife.ai. Factors: EOL recency, attack surface breadth, CISA KEV catalog presence, extended support availability. Updated at every build.
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Extended Support
Extended Next.js 11 support is available
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| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 9 |
9.5.5 |
Oct 27, 2020 |
EOL |
| 10 |
10.2.3 |
Jun 15, 2021 |
EOL |
| → 11 |
11.1.4 |
Jan 27, 2022 |
EOL |
| 12 |
12.3.7 |
Nov 21, 2022 |
EOL |
| 13 |
13.5.11 |
Dec 21, 2024 |
EOL |
| 14 LTS |
14.2.35 |
Oct 26, 2025 |
EOL |
| 15 LTS |
15.5.19 |
Oct 21, 2026 |
Warning |
| 16 LTS |
16.2.9 |
EOL |
Active |
What does Next.js 11 end of life mean?
When Next.js 11 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 Next.js 11 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Next.js 16 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Next.js 11 reach end of life?
Next.js 11 reached end of life on January 27, 2022. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Next.js 11 still supported?
No. Next.js 11 reached end of life on January 27, 2022 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Next.js 11?
The recommended upgrade from Next.js 11 is
Next.js 16 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Next.js full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Next.js 11 past EOL?
When Next.js 11 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 Next.js should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.