Question 1

What happens when Controlm reaches end of life?

Accepted Answer

When Controlm reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features. Currently, 4 Controlm versions are already EOL. The latest supported version is Controlm 9.0.22, maintained until May 19, 2030. Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is Controlm 9.0.22 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Controlm 9.0.22 is actively supported until May 19, 2030. It receives security patches and bug fixes. Check the version table above for the full list of supported Controlm releases and their exact end-of-life dates.

Question 3

Is it safe to use Controlm after end of life?

Accepted Answer

No. Running Controlm 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 Controlm release.

Question 4

How to upgrade from Controlm 9.0.20 to Controlm 9.x?

Accepted Answer

To upgrade Controlm from 9.0.20 to 9.0.22: (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 Controlm LTS version?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

How long does Controlm support each version?

Accepted Answer

On average, Controlm supports each release for approximately 62 months (~5.2 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
9.0.22	May 19, 2025	May 19, 2028	May 19, 2030	in 1440d	9.0.22.050	—	Active
9.0.21	Sep 8, 2022	Sep 30, 2026	Sep 8, 2027	in 456d	9.0.21.300	—	Active
9.0.20	Jul 24, 2020	Apr 30, 2024	Jul 23, 2025	321d ago	9.0.20.200	—	EOL
9.0.19	Mar 4, 2019	Dec 31, 2022	Mar 4, 2024	827d ago	9.0.19.200	—	EOL
9.0.18	Jan 3, 2018	Mar 31, 2021	Mar 31, 2023	1166d ago	9.0.18.200	—	EOL
9.0.0	Jul 15, 2015	Aug 1, 2018	Oct 31, 2020	2047d ago	9.0.00.200	—	EOL

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