Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for Apache Tomcat 8.5?

Accepted Answer

Apache Tomcat 8.5 has an EOL Risk Score™ of 80 out of 100, placing it in the Critical risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: EOL Recency (40/40), Attack Surface (20/30), CISA KEV Exposure (20/20), and Extended Support Availability (0/10).

Question 2

Is Apache Tomcat 8.5 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Apache Tomcat 8.5 is no longer supported — it has passed its end of life date (March 31, 2024). No further security patches will be issued. Upgrade to a supported version or obtain extended lifecycle support.

Question 3

When does Apache Tomcat 8.5 reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

Apache Tomcat 8.5 reached (or will reach) end of life on March 31, 2024. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running Apache Tomcat 8.5 after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, Apache Tomcat 8.5 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.