JBoss end-of-life: support & EOL dates for every release
Red Hat · Actively exploited · 1 supported · 5 end-of-life · updated November 2026 · what is end-of-life? →
This is when each JBoss release line stops receiving security updates. 1 release line is still supported — the next to reach end-of-life is JBoss 8 on 5 Feb 2031. Running an end-of-life version means new vulnerabilities stay unpatched.
JBoss support timeline
Each release line and the date it reaches end-of-life — newest first.
| Release | Latest version | End-of-life | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| JBoss 8 | 8.1.9 | 5 Feb 2031 · in 51 mo | Supported |
| JBoss 7 | 7.4.25 | 30 Jun 2025 | End of life |
| JBoss 6 | 6.4.24 | 30 Jun 2019 | End of life |
| JBoss 5 | 5.2.0 | 30 Nov 2016 | End of life |
| JBoss 4.3 | 4.3.0 CP10 | 31 Jan 2013 | End of life |
| JBoss 4.2 | 4.2.0.CP09 | 30 Jun 2012 | End of life |
Which JBoss version should I run?
The safest choice is the latest supported release, 8.1.9. If you're on an end-of-life line, plan an upgrade to a supported one before security updates stop. See JBoss's full security status →
Get warned before JBoss reaches end-of-life
End-of-life dates are easy to miss until it's too late. Monitor JBoss on IsItPatched and we'll email you before the release line you run stops getting security updates — free, no account needed to start.
JBoss end-of-life — frequently asked
What JBoss versions are still supported?
As of November 2026, these JBoss release lines still receive security updates: 8. The latest supported release is 8.1.9. Versions older than these (7, 6, 5, 4.3, 4.2) are end-of-life and no longer patched.
When does JBoss 8 reach end of life?
JBoss 8 reaches end-of-life on 5 Feb 2031 — about 51 months away. After that date it stops receiving security patches.
Is JBoss end-of-life?
No — JBoss still has supported release lines (8). But individual older versions are end-of-life, so what matters is the specific version you run.
How do I know when my JBoss version reaches end of life?
Check the version you run on its product page, or monitor JBoss on IsItPatched to get an email alert before the release line you use reaches end-of-life — so you can upgrade in time.
EOL dates aggregated from endoflife.date and vendor sources, and can change — always confirm with Red Hat. See related: JBoss security status · full EOL calendar · what is end-of-life software? · disclaimer.