Oracle WebLogic Server 12.1 · Version Status
Oracle WebLogic Server 12.1 End of Life Date
Oracle WebLogic Server 12.1 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Oracle WebLogic Server 12.1 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 3159 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Dec 31, 2017
3159 days past EOL
Latest Release
12.1.3
Standard release
Release Date
Dec 1, 2011
Oracle WebLogic Server 12.1 series
Extended Support
Dec 31, 2019
Extended support · ended
Lifecycle detail
Oracle WebLogic Server 12.1 was released on December 1, 2011 and support ended on December 31, 2017 — a supported lifespan of 6 years and 1 month, shorter than the 9 years and 7 months median for Oracle WebLogic Server releases. The last patch it will ever receive is 12.1.3, published December 1, 2011 — 6 years and 1 month before support ended. It has been without security patches for 8 years and 8 months. 2 newer Oracle WebLogic Server releases have shipped since.
Attack Surface
10/30 Medium tier
CISA KEV Exposure
20/20 Named in CISA 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 WebLogic Server 12.1 support is available
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All Oracle WebLogic Server Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 11g |
10.3.6 |
Dec 31, 2018 |
EOL |
| → 12.1 |
12.1.3 |
Dec 31, 2017 |
EOL |
| 12.2 |
12.2.1.4.0 |
Dec 31, 2026 |
Warning |
| 14.1 |
14.1.2.0.0 |
Dec 31, 2030 |
Active |
| 15 |
15.1.1 |
Oct 31, 2030 |
Active |
What does Oracle WebLogic Server 12.1 end of life mean?
When Oracle WebLogic Server 12.1 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 WebLogic Server 12.1 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Oracle WebLogic Server 15 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Oracle WebLogic Server 12.1 reach end of life?
Oracle WebLogic Server 12.1 reached end of life on December 31, 2017. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Oracle WebLogic Server 12.1 still supported?
No. Oracle WebLogic Server 12.1 reached end of life on December 31, 2017 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Oracle WebLogic Server 12.1?
The recommended upgrade from Oracle WebLogic Server 12.1 is
Oracle WebLogic Server 15 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Oracle WebLogic Server full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Oracle WebLogic Server 12.1 past EOL?
When Oracle WebLogic Server 12.1 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 WebLogic Server should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.