Question 1

What happens when Graalvm Ce reaches end of life?

Accepted Answer

When Graalvm Ce reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features. Currently, 6 Graalvm Ce versions are already EOL. The latest supported version is Graalvm Ce 25. Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is Graalvm Ce 25 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Graalvm Ce 25 is actively supported. It receives security patches and bug fixes. Check the version table above for the full list of supported Graalvm Ce releases and their exact end-of-life dates.

Question 3

Is it safe to use Graalvm Ce after end of life?

Accepted Answer

No. Running Graalvm Ce 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 Graalvm Ce release.

Question 4

How to upgrade from Graalvm Ce 24 to Graalvm Ce 25.x?

Accepted Answer

To upgrade Graalvm Ce from 24 to 25: (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 Graalvm Ce LTS version?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

How long does Graalvm Ce support each version?

Accepted Answer

On average, Graalvm Ce supports each release for approximately 5 months (~0.4 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
25	Sep 16, 2025	—	No	—	25.0.2	—	Active
24	Mar 18, 2025	—	Sep 16, 2025	266d ago	24.0.2	—	EOL
23	Sep 17, 2024	—	Mar 18, 2025	448d ago	23.0.2	—	EOL
22	Mar 19, 2024	—	Sep 17, 2024	630d ago	22.0.2	—	EOL
21	Sep 19, 2023	—	Mar 19, 2024	812d ago	21.0.2	—	EOL
20	Jun 13, 2023	—	Sep 19, 2023	994d ago	20.0.2	—	EOL
17	Jun 13, 2023	—	Oct 24, 2023	959d ago	17.0.9	—	EOL

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