Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for AWS Lambda Java 8 (AL1)?

Accepted Answer

AWS Lambda Java 8 (AL1) has an EOL Risk Score™ of 18 out of 100, placing it in the Low risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: EOL Recency (8/40), Attack Surface (10/30), CISA KEV Exposure (0/20), and Extended Support Availability (0/10).

Question 2

Is AWS Lambda Java 8 (AL1) still supported?

Accepted Answer

AWS Lambda Java 8 (AL1) is currently supported. End of life is scheduled for March 3, 2027. Plan your migration before that date to avoid security risk.

Question 3

When does AWS Lambda Java 8 (AL1) reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

AWS Lambda Java 8 (AL1) reached (or will reach) end of life on March 3, 2027. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running AWS Lambda Java 8 (AL1) after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, AWS Lambda Java 8 (AL1) 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.