Erlang 18.x — End of Life
EOLErlang 18.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Jun 23, 2015 | Jun 21, 2016 | Nov 9, 2018 | 18.3.4.11 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Erlang 18.x (0)
Erlang 18.x is EOL — migrate to Erlang 19.x
Erlang 19.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Erlang 18.x stops receiving security patches.
Frequently asked questions
Is Erlang 18 end of life?
Yes. All Erlang 18.x releases have reached end of life and no longer receive security patches. Migrate to Erlang 19.x as soon as possible.
What CVEs affect Erlang 18?
No CVEs are currently tracked for Erlang 18.x in our database. This may mean no vulnerabilities have been recorded yet, or the data is still syncing.
What is the latest Erlang 18 version?
The latest Erlang 18.x patch release is 18.3.4.11, released on November 9, 2018. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from Erlang 18 to Erlang 19?
To migrate from Erlang 18 to Erlang 19: (1) review the official Erlang 19 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 Erlang 18 in production?
No. Erlang 18 has reached end of life and security vulnerabilities are no longer patched. Upgrade to a supported version immediately.
Data sourced from endoflife.date · CVE data from NVD · EPSS from FIRST.org · KEV from CISA