Question 1

What happens when Commvault reaches end of life?

Accepted Answer

When Commvault reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features. Currently, 1 Commvault version is already EOL. The latest supported version is Commvault 11.42, maintained until July 15, 2026. Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is Commvault 11.42 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Commvault 11.42 is actively supported until July 15, 2026. It receives security patches and bug fixes. Check the version table above for the full list of supported Commvault releases and their exact end-of-life dates.

Question 3

Is it safe to use Commvault after end of life?

Accepted Answer

No. Running Commvault 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 Commvault release.

Question 4

How to upgrade from Commvault 11.38 to Commvault 11.x?

Accepted Answer

To upgrade Commvault from 11.38 to 11.42: (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 Commvault LTS version?

Accepted Answer

Commvault 11.40 is the current Long Term Support release, maintained until December 15, 2027. LTS versions are recommended for production deployments that prioritize long-term stability over new features. Plan your upgrades to coincide with LTS releases whenever possible.

Question 6

How long does Commvault support each version?

Accepted Answer

On average, Commvault supports each release for approximately 23 months (~1.9 years). LTS releases like Commvault 11.40 have extended support windows — maintained until December 15, 2027. The exact EOL date for each version is listed in the table above.

Version	Released	Active support	EOL date	Until EOL	Latest	CVEs	Status
11.42	Jul 14, 2025	—	Jul 15, 2026	in 36d	11.42.90	—	EOL soon
11.40 LTS	Jun 15, 2025	—	Dec 15, 2027	in 554d	11.40.51	—	Active
11.38	Feb 15, 2025	—	Jul 18, 2025	326d ago	11.38.37	—	EOL
11.36 LTS	Aug 15, 2024	—	Jun 15, 2027	in 371d	11.36.102	—	Active
11.32 LTS	Aug 15, 2023	—	Jun 15, 2026	in 6d	11.32.139	—	EOL soon

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