Vitess 23 · Version Status
Vitess 23 End of Life Date
Vitess 23 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Vitess 23 reaches end of life on November 4, 2026. Plan your migration now — 179 days remaining.
EOL Date
Nov 4, 2026
179 days remaining
Latest Release
23.0.4
Standard release
Release Date
Nov 4, 2025
Vitess 23 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 23 end of life mean?
When Vitess 23 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 23 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 23 reach end of life?
Vitess 23 reached end of life on November 4, 2026. That is 179 days remaining.
Is Vitess 23 still supported?
Vitess 23 is still supported but approaching end of life on November 4, 2026. Begin planning your migration now.
What should I upgrade to from Vitess 23?
The recommended upgrade from Vitess 23 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 23 past EOL?
When Vitess 23 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.