Oracle APEX 18.2 · Version Status
Oracle APEX 18.2 End of Life Date
Oracle APEX 18.2 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Oracle APEX 18.2 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1076 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Sep 1, 2023
1076 days past EOL
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
Sep 28, 2018
Oracle APEX 18.2 series
Lifecycle detail
Oracle APEX 18.2 was released on September 28, 2018 and support ended on September 1, 2023 — a supported lifespan of 4 years and 11 months, longer than the 3 years and 1 month median for Oracle APEX releases. It has been without security patches for 3 years. 4 newer Oracle APEX releases have shipped since.
Attack Surface
10/30 Medium 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 Oracle APEX 18.2 support is available
Commercial vendors offer security patches beyond EOL. Compare your options.
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| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 5.1 |
— |
Dec 1, 2021 |
EOL |
| 18.1 |
— |
May 1, 2023 |
EOL |
| → 18.2 |
— |
Sep 1, 2023 |
EOL |
| 19.1 |
— |
Mar 31, 2024 |
EOL |
| 19.2 |
— |
Nov 30, 2024 |
EOL |
| 20.1 |
— |
Dec 31, 2024 |
EOL |
| 20.2 |
— |
Dec 31, 2024 |
EOL |
| 21.1 |
— |
May 31, 2024 |
EOL |
What does Oracle APEX 18.2 end of life mean?
When Oracle APEX 18.2 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 Oracle APEX 18.2 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Oracle APEX 26.1 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Oracle APEX 18.2 reach end of life?
Oracle APEX 18.2 reached end of life on September 1, 2023. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Oracle APEX 18.2 still supported?
No. Oracle APEX 18.2 reached end of life on September 1, 2023 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Oracle APEX 18.2?
The recommended upgrade from Oracle APEX 18.2 is
Oracle APEX 26.1 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Oracle APEX full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Oracle APEX 18.2 past EOL?
When Oracle APEX 18.2 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 Oracle APEX should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.