Ruby 3.4 · Version Status
Ruby 3.4 End of Life Date
Ruby 3.4 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Ruby 3.4 is actively supported. EOL date: March 31, 2028.
EOL Date
Mar 31, 2028
692 days remaining
Latest Release
3.4.9
Standard release
Release Date
Dec 24, 2024
Ruby 3.4 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1.9.3 |
1.9.3p551 |
Feb 23, 2015 |
EOL |
| 2.0.0 |
2.0.0p648 |
Feb 24, 2016 |
EOL |
| 2.1 |
2.1.10 |
Mar 31, 2017 |
EOL |
| 2.2 |
2.2.10 |
Mar 31, 2018 |
EOL |
| 2.3 |
2.3.8 |
Mar 31, 2019 |
EOL |
| 2.4 |
2.4.10 |
Mar 31, 2020 |
EOL |
| 2.5 |
2.5.9 |
Mar 31, 2021 |
EOL |
| 2.6 |
2.6.10 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
EOL |
What does Ruby 3.4 end of life mean?
When Ruby 3.4 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 3.4 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Ruby 4.0 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Ruby 3.4 reach end of life?
Ruby 3.4 reached end of life on March 31, 2028. That is 692 days remaining.
Is Ruby 3.4 still supported?
Yes, Ruby 3.4 is currently supported. The EOL date is March 31, 2028.
What should I upgrade to from Ruby 3.4?
The recommended upgrade from Ruby 3.4 is
Ruby 4.0 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Ruby full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Ruby 3.4 past EOL?
When Ruby 3.4 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 should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.