Question 1

What happens when Apache Http Server reaches end of life?

Accepted Answer

When Apache Http Server reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features. Currently, 3 Apache Http Server versions are already EOL. The latest supported version is Apache Http Server 2.4. Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is Apache Http Server 2.4 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Apache Http Server 2.4 is actively supported. It receives security patches and bug fixes. Check the version table above for the full list of supported Apache Http Server releases and their exact end-of-life dates.

Question 3

Is it safe to use Apache Http Server after end of life?

Accepted Answer

No. Running Apache Http Server after EOL is not safe for production systems. Once a version reaches end of life, newly discovered CVEs are published publicly but never patched — leaving your systems permanently exposed. The only safe path is upgrading to an actively supported Apache Http Server release.

Question 4

How to upgrade from Apache Http Server 2.2 to Apache Http Server 2.x?

Accepted Answer

To upgrade Apache Http Server from 2.2 to 2.4: (1) review the official migration guide for breaking changes, (2) test your application against the new version in a staging environment, (3) update dependencies that have version constraints, (4) run your full test suite, (5) deploy with a rollback plan. The earlier you start, the more time you have to resolve compatibility issues before EOL.

Question 5

When is the next Apache Http Server LTS version?

Accepted Answer

Not all Apache Http Server releases have a designated LTS status. Check the version table above — LTS releases are marked with an "LTS" badge. Refer to the official Apache Http Server release policy for information on upcoming long-term support versions.

Question 6

How long does Apache Http Server support each version?

Accepted Answer

On average, Apache Http Server supports each release for approximately 140 months (~11.7 years).  The exact EOL date for each version is listed in the table above.

Version	Released	Active support	EOL date	Until EOL	Latest	CVEs	Status
2.4	Feb 21, 2012	—	No	—	2.4.67	—	Active
2.2	Dec 1, 2005	—	Jul 11, 2017	3255d ago	2.2.34	—	EOL
2.0	Apr 5, 2002	—	Jul 10, 2013	4717d ago	2.0.65	—	EOL
1.3	Jun 1, 1998	—	Feb 3, 2010	5970d ago	1.3.42	—	EOL

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