Spring Framework end-of-life: support & EOL dates for every release
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This is when each Spring Framework release line stops receiving security updates. 2 release lines are still supported — the next to reach end-of-life is Spring Framework 6.2 on 30 Jun 2026. Running an end-of-life version means new vulnerabilities stay unpatched.
Spring Framework support timeline
Each release line and the date it reaches end-of-life — newest first.
| Release | Latest version | End-of-life | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Framework 7.0 | 7.0.8 | 30 Jun 2027 · in 12 mo | Supported |
| Spring Framework 6.2 | 6.2.19 | 30 Jun 2026 · in 0 mo | Ends soon |
| Spring Framework 6.1 | 6.1.21 | 30 Jun 2025 | End of life |
| Spring Framework 5.3 | 5.3.39 | 31 Aug 2024 | End of life |
| Spring Framework 6.0 | 6.0.23 | 30 Jun 2024 | End of life |
| Spring Framework 5.2 | 5.2.25 | 31 Dec 2021 | End of life |
| Spring Framework 5.1 | 5.1.20 | 31 Dec 2020 | End of life |
| Spring Framework 5.0 | 5.0.20 | 31 Dec 2020 | End of life |
| Spring Framework 4.3 | 4.3.30 | 31 Dec 2020 | End of life |
| Spring Framework 3.2 | 3.2.18 | 31 Dec 2016 | End of life |
Which Spring Framework version should I run?
The safest choice is the latest supported release, 7.0.8. If you're on an end-of-life line, plan an upgrade to a supported one before security updates stop. See Spring Framework's full security status →
Get warned before Spring Framework reaches end-of-life
End-of-life dates are easy to miss until it's too late. Monitor Spring Framework on IsItPatched and we'll email you before the release line you run stops getting security updates — free, no account needed to start.
Spring Framework end-of-life — frequently asked
What Spring Framework versions are still supported?
As of June 2026, these Spring Framework release lines still receive security updates: 7.0, 6.2. The latest supported release is 7.0.8. Versions older than these (6.1, 5.3, 6.0, 5.2, 5.1, 5.0, 4.3, 3.2) are end-of-life and no longer patched.
When does Spring Framework 6.2 reach end of life?
Spring Framework 6.2 reaches end-of-life on 30 Jun 2026 — imminently. After that date it stops receiving security patches.
Is Spring Framework end-of-life?
No — Spring Framework still has supported release lines (7.0, 6.2). But individual older versions are end-of-life, so what matters is the specific version you run.
How do I know when my Spring Framework version reaches end of life?
Check the version you run on its product page, or monitor Spring Framework 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 VMware. See related: Spring Framework security status · full EOL calendar · what is end-of-life software? · disclaimer.