Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for IBM Semeru Runtime 27?

Accepted Answer

IBM Semeru Runtime 27 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 IBM Semeru Runtime 27 still supported?

Accepted Answer

IBM Semeru Runtime 27 is currently supported. End of life is scheduled for March 31, 2027. Plan your migration before that date to avoid security risk.

Question 3

When does IBM Semeru Runtime 27 reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

IBM Semeru Runtime 27 reached (or will reach) end of life on March 31, 2027. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running IBM Semeru Runtime 27 after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, the vendor's standard support for IBM Semeru Runtime 27 ends, so newly discovered vulnerabilities may never be fixed unless a paid extended support option covers that version. Auditors ask about it too: PCI DSS requirement 12.3.4, for example, calls for a yearly review of vendor end-of-life announcements with a remediation plan approved by senior management.