Privatebin 1.7 · Version Status
Privatebin 1.7 End of Life Date
Privatebin 1.7 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Privatebin 1.7 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 285 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Jul 28, 2025
285 days past EOL
Latest Release
1.7.9
Standard release
Release Date
Feb 11, 2024
Privatebin 1.7 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1.0 |
1.0 |
Dec 26, 2016 |
EOL |
| 1.1 |
1.1.1 |
Jul 22, 2018 |
EOL |
| 1.2 |
1.2.3 |
Jul 10, 2019 |
EOL |
| 1.3 |
1.3.5 |
Apr 9, 2022 |
EOL |
| 1.4 |
1.4.0 |
Dec 11, 2022 |
EOL |
| 1.5 |
1.5.2 |
Sep 12, 2023 |
EOL |
| 1.6 |
1.6.2 |
Feb 12, 2024 |
EOL |
| → 1.7 |
1.7.9 |
Jul 28, 2025 |
EOL |
What does Privatebin 1.7 end of life mean?
When Privatebin 1.7 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 Privatebin 1.7 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Privatebin 2.0 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Privatebin 1.7 reach end of life?
Privatebin 1.7 reached end of life on July 28, 2025. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Privatebin 1.7 still supported?
No. Privatebin 1.7 reached end of life on July 28, 2025 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Privatebin 1.7?
The recommended upgrade from Privatebin 1.7 is
Privatebin 2.0 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Privatebin full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Privatebin 1.7 past EOL?
When Privatebin 1.7 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 Privatebin should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.