Tomcat 9.0 · Version Status
Tomcat 9.0 End of Life Date
Tomcat 9.0 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Tomcat 9.0 is actively supported. EOL date: March 31, 2027.
EOL Date
Mar 31, 2027
326 days remaining
Latest Release
9.0.118
Standard release
Release Date
Sep 27, 2017
Tomcat 9.0 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 5 |
5.5.36 |
Sep 30, 2012 |
EOL |
| 6 |
6.0.53 |
Dec 31, 2016 |
EOL |
| 7 |
7.0.109 |
Mar 31, 2021 |
EOL |
| 8.0 |
8.0.53 |
Jun 30, 2018 |
EOL |
| 8.5 |
8.5.100 |
Mar 31, 2024 |
EOL |
| → 9.0 |
9.0.118 |
Mar 31, 2027 |
Active |
| 10.0 |
10.0.27 |
Oct 31, 2022 |
EOL |
| 10.1 |
10.1.55 |
EOL |
Active |
What does Tomcat 9.0 end of life mean?
When Tomcat 9.0 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 Tomcat 9.0 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Tomcat 11.0 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Tomcat 9.0 reach end of life?
Tomcat 9.0 reached end of life on March 31, 2027. That is 326 days remaining.
Is Tomcat 9.0 still supported?
Yes, Tomcat 9.0 is currently supported. The EOL date is March 31, 2027.
What should I upgrade to from Tomcat 9.0?
The recommended upgrade from Tomcat 9.0 is
Tomcat 11.0 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Tomcat full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Tomcat 9.0 past EOL?
When Tomcat 9.0 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 Tomcat should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.