Nextjs 12 · Version Status
Nextjs 12 End of Life Date
Nextjs 12 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Nextjs 12 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1265 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Nov 21, 2022
1265 days past EOL
Latest Release
12.3.7
Standard release
Release Date
Oct 26, 2021
Nextjs 12 series
| 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 |
15.5.18 |
Oct 21, 2026 |
Warning |
| 16 LTS |
16.2.6 |
EOL |
Active |
What does Nextjs 12 end of life mean?
When Nextjs 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 Nextjs 12 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Nextjs 16 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Nextjs 12 reach end of life?
Nextjs 12 reached end of life on November 21, 2022. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Nextjs 12 still supported?
No. Nextjs 12 reached end of life on November 21, 2022 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Nextjs 12?
The recommended upgrade from Nextjs 12 is
Nextjs 16 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Nextjs full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Nextjs 12 past EOL?
When Nextjs 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 Nextjs should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.