Question 1

What happens when Oracle Graalvm reaches end of life?

Accepted Answer

When Oracle Graalvm reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features. Currently, 4 Oracle Graalvm versions are already EOL. The latest supported version is Oracle Graalvm 25, maintained until September 30, 2030. Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is Oracle Graalvm 25 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Oracle Graalvm 25 is actively supported until September 30, 2030. It receives security patches and bug fixes. Check the version table above for the full list of supported Oracle Graalvm releases and their exact end-of-life dates.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

No. Running Oracle Graalvm 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 Oracle Graalvm release.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

To upgrade Oracle Graalvm 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 Oracle Graalvm LTS version?

Accepted Answer

Oracle Graalvm 21 is the current Long Term Support release, maintained until September 30, 2028. 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 Oracle Graalvm support each version?

Accepted Answer

On average, Oracle Graalvm supports each release for approximately 26 months (~2.2 years). LTS releases like Oracle Graalvm 21 have extended support windows — maintained until September 30, 2028. 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	—	Sep 30, 2030	in 1574d	25.0.3	—	Active
24	Mar 18, 2025	—	Sep 30, 2025	252d ago	24.0.2	—	EOL
23	Sep 17, 2024	—	Mar 31, 2025	435d ago	23.0.2	—	EOL
22	Mar 19, 2024	—	Sep 17, 2024	630d ago	22.0.2	—	EOL
21 LTS	Sep 19, 2023	—	Sep 30, 2028	in 844d	21.0.11	—	Active
20	Jun 13, 2023	—	Sep 19, 2023	994d ago	20.0.2	—	EOL
17 LTS	Jun 13, 2023	—	Sep 30, 2026	in 113d	17.0.19	—	Active

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