Spring Security end-of-life: support & EOL dates for every release
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This is when each Spring Security release line stops receiving security updates. 3 release lines are still supported — the next to reach end-of-life is Spring Security 6.5 on 30 Jun 2026. Running an end-of-life version means new vulnerabilities stay unpatched.
Spring Security support timeline
Each release line and the date it reaches end-of-life — newest first.
| Release | Latest version | End-of-life | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Security 7.1 | 7.1.0 | 31 Jul 2027 · in 13 mo | Supported |
| Spring Security 7.0 | 7.0.6 | 31 Dec 2026 · in 6 mo | Supported |
| Spring Security 6.5 | 6.5.11 | 30 Jun 2026 · in 0 mo | Ends soon |
| Spring Security 6.4 | 6.4.13 | 31 Dec 2025 | End of life |
| Spring Security 6.3 | 6.3.10 | 30 Jun 2025 | End of life |
| Spring Security 6.2 | 6.2.8 | 31 Dec 2024 | End of life |
| Spring Security 6.1 | 6.1.9 | 30 Jun 2024 | End of life |
| Spring Security 6.0 | 6.0.8 | 31 Dec 2023 | End of life |
| Spring Security 5.8 | 5.8.16 | 31 Dec 2023 | End of life |
| Spring Security 5.7 | 5.7.14 | 30 Jun 2023 | End of life |
| Spring Security 5.6 | 5.6.12 | 30 Nov 2022 | End of life |
| Spring Security 5.5 | 5.5.8 | 31 May 2022 | End of life |
| Spring Security 5.4 | 5.4.10 | 30 Nov 2021 | End of life |
| Spring Security 5.3 | 5.3.13 | 31 May 2021 | End of life |
| Spring Security 5.2 | 5.2.15 | 31 Oct 2020 | End of life |
| Spring Security 5.1 | 5.1.13 | 31 Oct 2019 | End of life |
| Spring Security 4.2 | 4.2.20 | 31 Aug 2019 | End of life |
| Spring Security 5.0 | 5.0.19 | 31 Mar 2019 | End of life |
Which Spring Security version should I run?
The safest choice is the latest supported release, 7.1.0. If you're on an end-of-life line, plan an upgrade to a supported one before security updates stop. See Spring Security's full security status →
Get warned before Spring Security reaches end-of-life
End-of-life dates are easy to miss until it's too late. Monitor Spring Security on IsItPatched and we'll email you before the release line you run stops getting security updates — free, no account needed to start.
Spring Security end-of-life — frequently asked
What Spring Security versions are still supported?
As of June 2026, these Spring Security release lines still receive security updates: 7.1, 7.0, 6.5. The latest supported release is 7.1.0. Versions older than these (6.4, 6.3, 6.2, 6.1, 6.0, 5.8, 5.7, 5.6, 5.5, 5.4, 5.3, 5.2, 5.1, 4.2, 5.0) are end-of-life and no longer patched.
When does Spring Security 6.5 reach end of life?
Spring Security 6.5 reaches end-of-life on 30 Jun 2026 — imminently. After that date it stops receiving security patches.
Is Spring Security end-of-life?
No — Spring Security still has supported release lines (7.1, 7.0, 6.5). But individual older versions are end-of-life, so what matters is the specific version you run.
How do I know when my Spring Security version reaches end of life?
Check the version you run on its product page, or monitor Spring Security 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 Security security status · full EOL calendar · what is end-of-life software? · disclaimer.