Oracle Apex 5.1 · Version Status
Oracle Apex 5.1 End of Life Date
Oracle Apex 5.1 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Oracle Apex 5.1 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1620 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Dec 1, 2021
1620 days past EOL
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
Dec 21, 2016
Oracle Apex 5.1 series
| 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 5.1 end of life mean?
When Oracle Apex 5.1 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 5.1 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Oracle Apex 24.2 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Oracle Apex 5.1 reach end of life?
Oracle Apex 5.1 reached end of life on December 1, 2021. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Oracle Apex 5.1 still supported?
No. Oracle Apex 5.1 reached end of life on December 1, 2021 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Oracle Apex 5.1?
The recommended upgrade from Oracle Apex 5.1 is
Oracle Apex 24.2 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Oracle Apex full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Oracle Apex 5.1 past EOL?
When Oracle Apex 5.1 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.