Apache Kafka 3.x — End of Life
ActiveApache Kafka 3.x is partially supported: only 3.9 still receives security fixes. The most recent release in this series is 3.9.2. No CVE is currently tracked for Apache Kafka 3.x. The next major version is Apache Kafka 4. See Apache Kafka 4 →
Apache Kafka 3.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status | Alert me |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9 | Nov 6, 2024 | — | No | 3.9.2 | Active | |
| 3.8 | Jul 26, 2024 | — | Nov 6, 2024 | 3.8.1 | EOL | |
| 3.7 | Feb 26, 2024 | — | Jul 26, 2024 | 3.7.2 | EOL | |
| 3.6 | Oct 3, 2023 | — | Feb 27, 2024 | 3.6.2 | EOL | |
| 3.5 | Jun 13, 2023 | — | Oct 3, 2023 | 3.5.2 | EOL | |
| 3.4 | Feb 6, 2023 | — | Jun 13, 2023 | 3.4.1 | EOL | |
| 3.3 | Sep 28, 2022 | — | Feb 6, 2023 | 3.3.2 | EOL | |
| 3.2 | May 9, 2022 | — | Sep 28, 2022 | 3.2.3 | EOL | |
| 3.1 | Jan 21, 2022 | — | Sep 19, 2022 | 3.1.2 | EOL | |
| 3.0 | Sep 20, 2021 | — | Sep 19, 2022 | 3.0.2 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Apache Kafka 3.x (0)
Apache Kafka 3.x will reach end of life — migrate to Apache Kafka 4.x
Apache Kafka 4.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Apache Kafka 3.x stops receiving security patches.
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[](https://eolcanary.com/explore/apache-kafka/3)Frequently asked questions
Is Apache Kafka 3 end of life?
Partially. 9 of the 10 Apache Kafka 3.x releases have reached end of life. Still supported: 3.9.
What CVEs affect Apache Kafka 3?
No CVEs are currently tracked for Apache Kafka 3.x in the NVD data we monitor.
What is the latest Apache Kafka 3 version?
The latest Apache Kafka 3.x patch release is 3.9.2, released on February 21, 2026. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from Apache Kafka 3 to Apache Kafka 4?
To migrate from Apache Kafka 3 to Apache Kafka 4: (1) review the official Apache Kafka 4 migration guide for breaking changes, (2) update dependencies and configuration accordingly, (3) test thoroughly in a staging environment, (4) deploy with a rollback plan. Starting early gives you time to resolve compatibility issues before your current version reaches end of life.
Is it safe to run Apache Kafka 3 in production?
Only on a supported release (3.9). Make sure you run the latest patch (3.9.2) to have all security fixes applied.
Data sourced from endoflife.date · CVE data from NVD · EPSS from FIRST.org · KEV from CISA