Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for Apache Spark 4.2?

Accepted Answer

Apache Spark 4.2 has an EOL Risk Score™ of 10 out of 100, placing it in the Low risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: EOL Recency (0/40), Attack Surface (10/30), CISA KEV Exposure (0/20), and Extended Support Availability (0/10).

Question 2

Is Apache Spark 4.2 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Apache Spark 4.2 is currently supported. End of life is scheduled for January 11, 2028. Plan your migration before that date to avoid security risk.

Question 3

When does Apache Spark 4.2 reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

Apache Spark 4.2 reached (or will reach) end of life on January 11, 2028. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running Apache Spark 4.2 after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, Apache Spark 4.2 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.