Rabbitmq 3.7 · Version Status
Rabbitmq 3.7 End of Life Date
Rabbitmq 3.7 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Rabbitmq 3.7 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 2047 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Sep 30, 2020
2047 days past EOL
Latest Release
3.7.28
Standard release
Release Date
Nov 28, 2017
Rabbitmq 3.7 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 3.0 |
3.0.4 |
Nov 30, 2013 |
EOL |
| 3.1 |
3.1.5 |
Apr 30, 2014 |
EOL |
| 3.2 |
3.2.4 |
Oct 31, 2014 |
EOL |
| 3.3 |
3.3.5 |
Mar 31, 2015 |
EOL |
| 3.4 |
3.4.4 |
Oct 31, 2015 |
EOL |
| 3.5 |
3.5.8 |
Oct 31, 2016 |
EOL |
| 3.6 |
3.6.16 |
May 31, 2018 |
EOL |
| → 3.7 |
3.7.28 |
Sep 30, 2020 |
EOL |
What does Rabbitmq 3.7 end of life mean?
When Rabbitmq 3.7 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 Rabbitmq 3.7 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Rabbitmq 4.3 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Rabbitmq 3.7 reach end of life?
Rabbitmq 3.7 reached end of life on September 30, 2020. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Rabbitmq 3.7 still supported?
No. Rabbitmq 3.7 reached end of life on September 30, 2020 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Rabbitmq 3.7?
The recommended upgrade from Rabbitmq 3.7 is
Rabbitmq 4.3 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Rabbitmq full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Rabbitmq 3.7 past EOL?
When Rabbitmq 3.7 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 Rabbitmq should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.