Question 1

What happens when Pci Dss reaches end of life?

Accepted Answer

When Pci Dss reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features. Currently, 4 Pci Dss versions are already EOL. The latest supported version is Pci Dss 4.0.1. Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is Pci Dss 4.0.1 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Pci Dss 4.0.1 is actively supported. It receives security patches and bug fixes. Check the version table above for the full list of supported Pci Dss releases and their exact end-of-life dates.

Question 3

Is it safe to use Pci Dss after end of life?

Accepted Answer

No. Running Pci Dss 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 Pci Dss release.

Question 4

How to upgrade from Pci Dss 4.0 to Pci Dss 4.x?

Accepted Answer

To upgrade Pci Dss from 4.0 to 4.0.1: (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 Pci Dss LTS version?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

How long does Pci Dss support each version?

Accepted Answer

On average, Pci Dss supports each release for approximately 40 months (~3.3 years).  The exact EOL date for each version is listed in the table above.

Pci Dss End of Life Dates

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Version	Released	Active support	EOL date	Until EOL	Latest	CVEs	Status
4.0.1	Jun 11, 2024	—	No	—	—	—	Active
4.0	Mar 31, 2022	—	Dec 31, 2024	525d ago	—	—	EOL
3.2.1	May 1, 2018	—	Mar 31, 2024	800d ago	—	—	EOL
3.2	Apr 1, 2016	—	Dec 31, 2018	2717d ago	—	—	EOL
3.1	Apr 1, 2015	—	Oct 31, 2016	3508d ago	—	—	EOL