SapMachine 21 · Version Status
SapMachine 21 End of Life Date
SapMachine 21 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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SapMachine 21 is actively supported. EOL date: September 1, 2028.
📅 Get reminded before SapMachine 21 reaches EOL on September 1, 2028 — alerts 90, 30 & 7 days out.
EOL Date
Sep 1, 2028
754 days remaining
Latest Release
21.0.12
LTS release
Release Date
Sep 18, 2023
SapMachine 21 series
Lifecycle detail
SapMachine 21 was released on September 18, 2023 and support is scheduled to end on September 1, 2028 — a planned supported lifespan of 5 years, in line with the 5 years and 1 month median for SapMachine LTS releases. It is a long-term support (LTS) release, so it carries a longer patch window than the interim releases around it. Its most recent patch is 21.0.12, published July 22, 2026.
Attack Surface
10/30 Medium 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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| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
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| 10 |
10.0.2 |
Sep 25, 2018 |
EOL |
| 11 LTS |
11.0.30 |
Dec 1, 2024 |
EOL |
| 12 |
12.0.2 |
Sep 18, 2019 |
EOL |
| 13 |
13.0.2 |
Mar 18, 2020 |
EOL |
| 14 |
14.0.2 |
Sep 16, 2020 |
EOL |
| 15 |
15.0.2 |
Mar 15, 2021 |
EOL |
| 16 |
16.0.2 |
Sep 14, 2021 |
EOL |
| 17 LTS |
17.0.20 |
Sep 1, 2026 |
Warning |
What does SapMachine 21 end of life mean?
When SapMachine 21 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 SapMachine 21 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to SapMachine 25 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does SapMachine 21 reach end of life?
SapMachine 21 reached end of life on September 1, 2028. That is 754 days remaining.
Is SapMachine 21 still supported?
Yes, SapMachine 21 is currently supported. The EOL date is September 1, 2028.
What should I upgrade to from SapMachine 21?
The recommended upgrade from SapMachine 21 is
SapMachine 25 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
SapMachine full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running SapMachine 21 past EOL?
When SapMachine 21 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 SapMachine should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.