Oracle Database 18 · Version Status
Oracle Database 18 End of Life Date
Oracle Database 18 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Oracle Database 18 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1774 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Jun 30, 2021
1774 days past EOL
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
Jul 23, 2018
Oracle Database 18 series
All Oracle Database Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 9.0 |
— |
Dec 31, 2003 |
EOL |
| 9.2 LTS |
— |
Jul 31, 2007 |
EOL |
| 10.1 LTS |
— |
Jan 31, 2009 |
EOL |
| 10.2 LTS |
— |
Jul 31, 2010 |
EOL |
| 11.1 LTS |
— |
Aug 31, 2012 |
EOL |
| 11.2 LTS |
— |
Jan 31, 2015 |
EOL |
| 12.1 LTS |
— |
Jul 31, 2018 |
EOL |
| 12.2 |
— |
Mar 31, 2022 |
EOL |
What does Oracle Database 18 end of life mean?
When Oracle Database 18 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 Database 18 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Oracle Database 23 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Oracle Database 18 reach end of life?
Oracle Database 18 reached end of life on June 30, 2021. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Oracle Database 18 still supported?
No. Oracle Database 18 reached end of life on June 30, 2021 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Oracle Database 18?
The recommended upgrade from Oracle Database 18 is
Oracle Database 23 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Oracle Database full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Oracle Database 18 past EOL?
When Oracle Database 18 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 Database should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.