Proftpd 1.3.6 · Version Status
Proftpd 1.3.6 End of Life Date
Proftpd 1.3.6 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Proftpd 1.3.6 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1252 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Dec 4, 2022
1252 days past EOL
Latest Release
1.3.6e
Standard release
Release Date
Apr 9, 2017
Proftpd 1.3.6 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1.3.5 |
1.3.5e |
Jul 20, 2020 |
EOL |
| → 1.3.6 |
1.3.6e |
Dec 4, 2022 |
EOL |
| 1.3.7 |
1.3.7f |
Mar 14, 2025 |
EOL |
| 1.3.8 |
1.3.8d |
EOL |
Active |
| 1.3.9 |
1.3.9 |
EOL |
Active |
What does Proftpd 1.3.6 end of life mean?
When Proftpd 1.3.6 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 Proftpd 1.3.6 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Proftpd 1.3.9 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Proftpd 1.3.6 reach end of life?
Proftpd 1.3.6 reached end of life on December 4, 2022. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Proftpd 1.3.6 still supported?
No. Proftpd 1.3.6 reached end of life on December 4, 2022 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Proftpd 1.3.6?
The recommended upgrade from Proftpd 1.3.6 is
Proftpd 1.3.9 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Proftpd full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Proftpd 1.3.6 past EOL?
When Proftpd 1.3.6 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 Proftpd should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.