Question 1

What happens when Ibm Semeru Runtime reaches end of life?

Accepted Answer

When Ibm Semeru Runtime reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features. Currently, 3 Ibm Semeru Runtime versions are already EOL. The latest supported version is Ibm Semeru Runtime 26, maintained until September 30, 2026. Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is Ibm Semeru Runtime 26 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Ibm Semeru Runtime 26 is actively supported until September 30, 2026. It receives security patches and bug fixes. Check the version table above for the full list of supported Ibm Semeru Runtime releases and their exact end-of-life dates.

Question 3

Is it safe to use Ibm Semeru Runtime after end of life?

Accepted Answer

No. Running Ibm Semeru Runtime 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 Ibm Semeru Runtime release.

Question 4

How to upgrade from Ibm Semeru Runtime 24 to Ibm Semeru Runtime 26.x?

Accepted Answer

To upgrade Ibm Semeru Runtime from 24 to 26: (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 Ibm Semeru Runtime LTS version?

Accepted Answer

Ibm Semeru Runtime 25 is the current Long Term Support release, maintained until September 30, 2030. 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 Ibm Semeru Runtime support each version?

Accepted Answer

On average, Ibm Semeru Runtime supports each release for approximately 47 months (~3.9 years). LTS releases like Ibm Semeru Runtime 25 have extended support windows — maintained until September 30, 2030. The exact EOL date for each version is listed in the table above.

Version	Released	Active support	EOL date	Until EOL	Latest	CVEs	Status
26	Mar 18, 2026	—	Sep 30, 2026	in 113d	26+35	—	Active
25 LTS	Sep 25, 2025	—	Sep 30, 2030	in 1574d	25.0.2+10.1	—	Active
24	Mar 31, 2025	—	Sep 25, 2025	257d ago	24.0.2+12	—	EOL
23	Sep 18, 2024	—	Mar 31, 2025	435d ago	23.0.2+7	—	EOL
22	May 21, 2024	—	Sep 18, 2024	629d ago	22.0.2+9	—	EOL
21 LTS	Sep 22, 2023	—	Dec 31, 2029	in 1301d	21.0.10+7.1	—	Active
17 LTS	Dec 9, 2021	—	Oct 31, 2027	in 509d	17.0.18+8.1	—	Active
11 LTS	Sep 16, 2021	—	Oct 31, 2027	in 509d	11.0.30+7.1	—	Active
8 LTS	Sep 16, 2021	—	Dec 31, 2030	in 1666d	8u482-b08	—	Active

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