Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for Apache APISIX 3.18?

Accepted Answer

Apache APISIX 3.18 has an EOL Risk Score™ of 30 out of 100, placing it in the Medium risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: EOL Recency (0/40), Attack Surface (10/30), CISA KEV Exposure (20/20), and Extended Support Availability (0/10).

Question 2

Is Apache APISIX 3.18 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Apache APISIX 3.18 is currently supported. End of life is scheduled for a future date. Plan your migration before that date to avoid security risk.

Question 3

When does Apache APISIX 3.18 reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

The end of life date for Apache APISIX 3.18 is not yet scheduled. Check the full Apache APISIX version timeline at endoflife.ai/apache-apisix.html for the latest information.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running Apache APISIX 3.18 after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, Apache APISIX 3.18 no longer receives security patches. Any newly discovered CVEs remain unpatched indefinitely. Organizations running EOL software also face compliance violations under SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001, which require use of supported software versions.