Openssl 3.4 · Version Status

Openssl 3.4 End of Life Date

Openssl 3.4 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.

Openssl 3.4 reaches end of life on October 22, 2026. Plan your migration now — 166 days remaining.
EOL Date
Oct 22, 2026
166 days remaining
Latest Release
3.4.5
Standard release
Release Date
Oct 22, 2024
Openssl 3.4 series
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Recommended upgrade path
Openssl 4.0
Latest release: 4.0.0 · EOL: May 14, 2027
View full Openssl timeline →
All Openssl Versions
VersionLatestEOL DateStatus
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 3.0.20 Sep 7, 2026 Warning
3.1 3.1.8 Mar 14, 2025 EOL

What does Openssl 3.4 end of life mean?

When Openssl 3.4 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 3.4 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 3.4 reach end of life?
Openssl 3.4 reached end of life on October 22, 2026. That is 166 days remaining.
Is Openssl 3.4 still supported?
Openssl 3.4 is still supported but approaching end of life on October 22, 2026. Begin planning your migration now.
What should I upgrade to from Openssl 3.4?
The recommended upgrade from Openssl 3.4 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 3.4 past EOL?
When Openssl 3.4 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.
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