Oracle Graalvm 21 · Version Status
Oracle Graalvm 21 End of Life Date
Oracle Graalvm 21 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Oracle Graalvm 21 is actively supported. EOL date: September 30, 2028.
EOL Date
Sep 30, 2028
875 days remaining
Latest Release
21.0.11
LTS release
Release Date
Sep 19, 2023
Oracle Graalvm 21 series
All Oracle Graalvm Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 17 LTS |
17.0.19 |
Sep 30, 2026 |
Warning |
| 20 |
20.0.2 |
Sep 19, 2023 |
EOL |
| → 21 LTS |
21.0.11 |
Sep 30, 2028 |
Active |
| 22 |
22.0.2 |
Sep 17, 2024 |
EOL |
| 23 |
23.0.2 |
Mar 31, 2025 |
EOL |
| 24 |
24.0.2 |
Sep 30, 2025 |
EOL |
| 25 |
25.0.3 |
Sep 30, 2030 |
Active |
What does Oracle Graalvm 21 end of life mean?
When Oracle Graalvm 21 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 Graalvm 21 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Oracle Graalvm 25 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Oracle Graalvm 21 reach end of life?
Oracle Graalvm 21 reached end of life on September 30, 2028. That is 875 days remaining.
Is Oracle Graalvm 21 still supported?
Yes, Oracle Graalvm 21 is currently supported. The EOL date is September 30, 2028.
What should I upgrade to from Oracle Graalvm 21?
The recommended upgrade from Oracle Graalvm 21 is
Oracle Graalvm 25 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Oracle Graalvm full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Oracle Graalvm 21 past EOL?
When Oracle Graalvm 21 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 Graalvm should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.