Spring Security 5.6 · Version Status
Spring Security 5.6 End of Life Date
Spring Security 5.6 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Spring Security 5.6 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1256 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Nov 30, 2022
1256 days past EOL
Latest Release
5.6.12
Standard release
Release Date
Nov 16, 2021
Spring Security 5.6 series
All Spring Security Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 4.2 |
4.2.20 |
Aug 31, 2019 |
EOL |
| 5.0 |
5.0.19 |
Mar 31, 2019 |
EOL |
| 5.1 |
5.1.13 |
Oct 31, 2019 |
EOL |
| 5.2 |
5.2.15 |
Oct 31, 2020 |
EOL |
| 5.3 |
5.3.13 |
May 31, 2021 |
EOL |
| 5.4 |
5.4.10 |
Nov 30, 2021 |
EOL |
| 5.5 |
5.5.8 |
May 31, 2022 |
EOL |
| → 5.6 |
5.6.12 |
Nov 30, 2022 |
EOL |
What does Spring Security 5.6 end of life mean?
When Spring Security 5.6 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 Security 5.6 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Spring Security 7.0 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Spring Security 5.6 reach end of life?
Spring Security 5.6 reached end of life on November 30, 2022. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Spring Security 5.6 still supported?
No. Spring Security 5.6 reached end of life on November 30, 2022 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Spring Security 5.6?
The recommended upgrade from Spring Security 5.6 is
Spring Security 7.0 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Spring Security full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Spring Security 5.6 past EOL?
When Spring Security 5.6 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 Security should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.