Renovate 42 · Version Status
Renovate 42 End of Life Date
Renovate 42 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Renovate 42 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 100 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Jan 29, 2026
100 days past EOL
Latest Release
42.99.0
Standard release
Release Date
Aug 14, 2025
Renovate 42 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 40 |
40.62.1 |
Aug 14, 2025 |
EOL |
| 41 |
41.173.1 |
Aug 14, 2025 |
EOL |
| → 42 |
42.99.0 |
Jan 29, 2026 |
EOL |
| 43 |
43.170.17 |
EOL |
Active |
What does Renovate 42 end of life mean?
When Renovate 42 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 Renovate 42 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Renovate 43 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Renovate 42 reach end of life?
Renovate 42 reached end of life on January 29, 2026. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Renovate 42 still supported?
No. Renovate 42 reached end of life on January 29, 2026 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Renovate 42?
The recommended upgrade from Renovate 42 is
Renovate 43 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Renovate full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Renovate 42 past EOL?
When Renovate 42 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 Renovate should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.