Pnpm 9 · Version Status
Pnpm 9 End of Life Date
Pnpm 9 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Pnpm 9 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 9 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Apr 30, 2026
9 days past EOL
Latest Release
9.15.9
Standard release
Release Date
Apr 16, 2024
Pnpm 9 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 4 |
4.14.4 |
Apr 24, 2021 |
EOL |
| 5 |
5.18.11 |
Apr 29, 2022 |
EOL |
| 6 |
6.35.1 |
Mar 20, 2023 |
EOL |
| 7 |
7.33.7 |
Apr 16, 2024 |
EOL |
| 8 |
8.15.9 |
Apr 30, 2025 |
EOL |
| → 9 |
9.15.9 |
Apr 30, 2026 |
EOL |
| 10 |
10.33.4 |
EOL |
Active |
| 11 |
11.0.9 |
EOL |
Active |
What does Pnpm 9 end of life mean?
When Pnpm 9 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 Pnpm 9 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Pnpm 11 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Pnpm 9 reach end of life?
Pnpm 9 reached end of life on April 30, 2026. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Pnpm 9 still supported?
No. Pnpm 9 reached end of life on April 30, 2026 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Pnpm 9?
The recommended upgrade from Pnpm 9 is
Pnpm 11 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Pnpm full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Pnpm 9 past EOL?
When Pnpm 9 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 Pnpm should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.