Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for Apache Maven 3.8?

Accepted Answer

Apache Maven 3.8 has an EOL Risk Score™ of 45 out of 100, placing it in the Medium risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: EOL Recency (35/40), Attack Surface (10/30), CISA KEV Exposure (0/20), and Extended Support Availability (0/10).

Question 2

Is Apache Maven 3.8 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Apache Maven 3.8 is no longer supported — it has passed its end of life date (June 14, 2025). No further security patches will be issued. Upgrade to a supported version or obtain extended lifecycle support.

Question 3

When does Apache Maven 3.8 reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

Apache Maven 3.8 reached (or will reach) end of life on June 14, 2025. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running Apache Maven 3.8 after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, Apache Maven 3.8 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.