Ruby on Rails 7.0 · Version Status
Ruby on Rails 7.0 End of Life Date
Ruby on Rails 7.0 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Ruby on Rails 7.0 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 466 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Apr 1, 2025
466 days past EOL
Latest Release
7.0.10
Standard release
Release Date
Dec 15, 2021
Ruby on Rails 7.0 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 Ruby on Rails 7.0 support is available
Commercial vendors offer security patches beyond EOL — compare your options.
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All Ruby on Rails Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 4.2 |
4.2.11.3 |
Apr 27, 2017 |
EOL |
| 5.0 |
5.0.7.2 |
Apr 9, 2018 |
EOL |
| 5.1 |
5.1.7 |
Aug 25, 2019 |
EOL |
| 5.2 |
5.2.8.1 |
Jun 1, 2022 |
EOL |
| 6.0 |
6.0.6.1 |
Jun 1, 2023 |
EOL |
| 6.1 |
6.1.7.10 |
Oct 1, 2024 |
EOL |
| → 7.0 |
7.0.10 |
Apr 1, 2025 |
EOL |
| 7.1 |
7.1.6 |
Oct 1, 2025 |
EOL |
What does Ruby on Rails 7.0 end of life mean?
When Ruby on Rails 7.0 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 Ruby on Rails 7.0 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Ruby on Rails 8.1 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Ruby on Rails 7.0 reach end of life?
Ruby on Rails 7.0 reached end of life on April 1, 2025. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Ruby on Rails 7.0 still supported?
No. Ruby on Rails 7.0 reached end of life on April 1, 2025 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Ruby on Rails 7.0?
The recommended upgrade from Ruby on Rails 7.0 is
Ruby on Rails 8.1 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Ruby on Rails full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Ruby on Rails 7.0 past EOL?
When Ruby on Rails 7.0 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 Ruby on Rails should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.