Vitess 21 · Version Status
Vitess 21 End of Life Date
Vitess 21 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Vitess 21 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 192 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Oct 29, 2025
192 days past EOL
Latest Release
21.0.6
Standard release
Release Date
Oct 29, 2024
Vitess 21 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 13 |
13.0.3 |
Feb 22, 2023 |
EOL |
| 14 |
14.0.5 |
Jun 28, 2023 |
EOL |
| 15 |
15.0.5 |
Oct 25, 2023 |
EOL |
| 16 |
16.0.7 |
Feb 28, 2024 |
EOL |
| 17 |
17.0.7 |
Jun 27, 2024 |
EOL |
| 18 |
18.0.8 |
Nov 7, 2024 |
EOL |
| 19 |
19.0.10 |
Mar 6, 2025 |
EOL |
| 20 |
20.0.8 |
Jun 27, 2025 |
EOL |
What does Vitess 21 end of life mean?
When Vitess 21 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 Vitess 21 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Vitess 24 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Vitess 21 reach end of life?
Vitess 21 reached end of life on October 29, 2025. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Vitess 21 still supported?
No. Vitess 21 reached end of life on October 29, 2025 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Vitess 21?
The recommended upgrade from Vitess 21 is
Vitess 24 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Vitess full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Vitess 21 past EOL?
When Vitess 21 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 Vitess should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.