Prometheus 3.0 · Version Status
Prometheus 3.0 End of Life Date
Prometheus 3.0 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Prometheus 3.0 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 568 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Dec 26, 2024
568 days past EOL
Latest Release
3.0.1
Standard release
Release Date
Nov 14, 2024
Prometheus 3.0 series
Attack Surface
20/30 High tier
CISA KEV Exposure
0/20 Not in 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 Prometheus 3.0 support is available
Commercial vendors offer security patches beyond EOL — compare your options.
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| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 2.36 |
2.36.2 |
Jul 11, 2022 |
EOL |
| 2.37 LTS |
2.37.9 |
Jul 31, 2023 |
EOL |
| 2.38 |
2.38.0 |
Sep 27, 2022 |
EOL |
| 2.39 |
2.39.2 |
Nov 16, 2022 |
EOL |
| 2.40 |
2.40.7 |
Dec 19, 2022 |
EOL |
| 2.41 |
2.41.0 |
Jan 31, 2023 |
EOL |
| 2.42 |
2.42.0 |
Mar 14, 2023 |
EOL |
| 2.43 |
2.43.1 |
May 2, 2023 |
EOL |
What does Prometheus 3.0 end of life mean?
When Prometheus 3.0 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 Prometheus 3.0 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Prometheus 3.13 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Prometheus 3.0 reach end of life?
Prometheus 3.0 reached end of life on December 26, 2024. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Prometheus 3.0 still supported?
No. Prometheus 3.0 reached end of life on December 26, 2024 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Prometheus 3.0?
The recommended upgrade from Prometheus 3.0 is
Prometheus 3.13 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Prometheus full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Prometheus 3.0 past EOL?
When Prometheus 3.0 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 Prometheus should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.