Photon 4.0 · Version Status
Photon 4.0 End of Life Date
Photon 4.0 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Photon 4.0 is actively supported. EOL date: October 11, 2027.
EOL Date
Oct 11, 2027
520 days remaining
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
Feb 25, 2021
Photon 4.0 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1.0 |
— |
Feb 28, 2022 |
EOL |
| 2.0 |
— |
Dec 1, 2022 |
EOL |
| 3.0 |
— |
Oct 2, 2025 |
EOL |
| → 4.0 |
— |
Oct 11, 2027 |
Active |
| 5.0 |
— |
EOL |
Active |
What does Photon 4.0 end of life mean?
When Photon 4.0 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 Photon 4.0 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Photon 5.0 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Photon 4.0 reach end of life?
Photon 4.0 reached end of life on October 11, 2027. That is 520 days remaining.
Is Photon 4.0 still supported?
Yes, Photon 4.0 is currently supported. The EOL date is October 11, 2027.
What should I upgrade to from Photon 4.0?
The recommended upgrade from Photon 4.0 is
Photon 5.0 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Photon full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Photon 4.0 past EOL?
When Photon 4.0 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 Photon should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.