Spring Framework 4.3 · Version Status
Spring Framework 4.3 End of Life Date
Spring Framework 4.3 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
⚠
Spring Framework 4.3 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1955 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Dec 31, 2020
1955 days past EOL
Latest Release
4.3.30
Standard release
Release Date
Jun 10, 2016
Spring Framework 4.3 series
All Spring Framework Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 3.2 |
3.2.18 |
Dec 31, 2016 |
EOL |
| → 4.3 |
4.3.30 |
Dec 31, 2020 |
EOL |
| 5.0 |
5.0.20 |
Dec 31, 2020 |
EOL |
| 5.1 |
5.1.20 |
Dec 31, 2020 |
EOL |
| 5.2 |
5.2.25 |
Dec 31, 2021 |
EOL |
| 5.3 LTS |
5.3.39 |
Aug 31, 2024 |
EOL |
| 6.0 |
6.0.23 |
Jun 30, 2024 |
EOL |
| 6.1 |
6.1.21 |
Jun 30, 2025 |
EOL |
What does Spring Framework 4.3 end of life mean?
When Spring Framework 4.3 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 Framework 4.3 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Spring Framework 7.0 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Spring Framework 4.3 reach end of life?
Spring Framework 4.3 reached end of life on December 31, 2020. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Spring Framework 4.3 still supported?
No. Spring Framework 4.3 reached end of life on December 31, 2020 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Spring Framework 4.3?
The recommended upgrade from Spring Framework 4.3 is
Spring Framework 7.0 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Spring Framework full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Spring Framework 4.3 past EOL?
When Spring Framework 4.3 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 Framework should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.