OpenSSL 3.0 · Version Status
OpenSSL 3.0 End of Life Date
OpenSSL 3.0 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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OpenSSL 3.0 reaches end of life on September 7, 2026. Plan your migration now — 58 days remaining.
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EOL Date
Sep 7, 2026
58 days remaining
Latest Release
3.0.21
LTS release
Release Date
Sep 7, 2021
OpenSSL 3.0 series
Attack Surface
30/30 Critical tier
CISA KEV Exposure
20/20 Yes — CISA 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 OpenSSL 3.0 support is available
Commercial vendors offer security patches beyond EOL — compare your options.
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| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 0.9.8 |
0.9.8zh |
Dec 31, 2015 |
EOL |
| 1.0.0 |
1.0.0t |
Dec 31, 2015 |
EOL |
| 1.0.1 |
1.0.1u |
Dec 31, 2016 |
EOL |
| 1.0.2 LTS |
1.0.2u |
Dec 31, 2019 |
EOL |
| 1.1.0 |
1.1.0l |
Sep 11, 2019 |
EOL |
| 1.1.1 LTS |
1.1.1w |
Sep 11, 2023 |
EOL |
| → 3.0 LTS |
3.0.21 |
Sep 7, 2026 |
Warning |
| 3.1 |
3.1.8 |
Mar 14, 2025 |
EOL |
What does OpenSSL 3.0 end of life mean?
When OpenSSL 3.0 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 OpenSSL 3.0 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to OpenSSL 4.0 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does OpenSSL 3.0 reach end of life?
OpenSSL 3.0 reached end of life on September 7, 2026. That is 58 days remaining.
Is OpenSSL 3.0 still supported?
OpenSSL 3.0 is still supported but approaching end of life on September 7, 2026. Begin planning your migration now.
What should I upgrade to from OpenSSL 3.0?
The recommended upgrade from OpenSSL 3.0 is
OpenSSL 4.0 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
OpenSSL full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running OpenSSL 3.0 past EOL?
When OpenSSL 3.0 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 OpenSSL should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.