Scala 3.0 · Version Status
Scala 3.0 End of Life Date
Scala 3.0 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Scala 3.0 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1765 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Oct 18, 2021
1765 days past EOL
Latest Release
3.0.2
Standard release
Release Date
May 13, 2021
Scala 3.0 series
Lifecycle detail
Scala 3.0 was released on May 13, 2021 and support ended on October 18, 2021 — a supported lifespan of 5 months, shorter than the 6 months median for Scala releases. It was not an LTS release; Scala reserves longer patch windows for its LTS versions. The last patch it will ever receive is 3.0.2, published September 1, 2021 — 2 months before support ended. It has been without security patches for 4 years and 10 months. 7 newer Scala releases have shipped since.
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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Extended Support
Extended Scala 3.0 support is available
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| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 2.10 |
2.10.7 |
EOL |
Active |
| 2.11 |
2.11.12 |
EOL |
Active |
| 2.12 |
2.12.21 |
EOL |
Active |
| 2.13 |
2.13.18 |
EOL |
Active |
| → 3.0 |
3.0.2 |
Oct 18, 2021 |
EOL |
| 3.1 |
3.1.3 |
Sep 1, 2022 |
EOL |
| 3.2 |
3.2.2 |
May 23, 2023 |
EOL |
| 3.3 LTS |
3.3.8 |
EOL |
Active |
What does Scala 3.0 end of life mean?
When Scala 3.0 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 Scala 3.0 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Scala 3.8 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Scala 3.0 reach end of life?
Scala 3.0 reached end of life on October 18, 2021. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Scala 3.0 still supported?
No. Scala 3.0 reached end of life on October 18, 2021 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Scala 3.0?
The recommended upgrade from Scala 3.0 is
Scala 3.8 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Scala full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Scala 3.0 past EOL?
When Scala 3.0 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 Scala should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.