Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for dbt Core 1.12?

Accepted Answer

dbt Core 1.12 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 dbt Core 1.12 still supported?

Accepted Answer

dbt Core 1.12 is currently supported. End of life is scheduled for July 16, 2027. Plan your migration before that date to avoid security risk.

Question 3

When does dbt Core 1.12 reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

dbt Core 1.12 reached (or will reach) end of life on July 16, 2027. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running dbt Core 1.12 after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, dbt Core 1.12 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.