Spring Boot 3.0 · Version Status
Spring Boot 3.0 End of Life Date
Spring Boot 3.0 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Spring Boot 3.0 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 860 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Dec 31, 2023
860 days past EOL
Latest Release
3.0.13
Standard release
Release Date
Nov 24, 2022
Spring Boot 3.0 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1.5 |
1.5.22 |
Aug 6, 2019 |
EOL |
| 2.0 |
2.0.9 |
Mar 1, 2019 |
EOL |
| 2.1 |
2.1.18 |
Oct 30, 2019 |
EOL |
| 2.2 |
2.2.13 |
Oct 16, 2020 |
EOL |
| 2.3 |
2.3.12 |
May 20, 2021 |
EOL |
| 2.4 |
2.4.13 |
Nov 18, 2021 |
EOL |
| 2.5 |
2.5.15 |
May 19, 2022 |
EOL |
| 2.6 |
2.6.15 |
Nov 24, 2022 |
EOL |
What does Spring Boot 3.0 end of life mean?
When Spring Boot 3.0 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches for this version. CVEs discovered after the EOL date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database with no patch available. Exploit code frequently appears on GitHub within days of disclosure.
The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Running Spring Boot 3.0 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Spring Boot 4.0 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Spring Boot 3.0 reach end of life?
Spring Boot 3.0 reached end of life on December 31, 2023. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Spring Boot 3.0 still supported?
No. Spring Boot 3.0 reached end of life on December 31, 2023 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Spring Boot 3.0?
The recommended upgrade from Spring Boot 3.0 is
Spring Boot 4.0 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Spring Boot full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Spring Boot 3.0 past EOL?
When Spring Boot 3.0 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no remediation path. Most vulnerability scanners do not flag this — it is the CVE blind spot. Organizations running EOL Spring Boot should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.