Question 1

What happens when Redhat Jboss Eap reaches end of life?

Accepted Answer

When Redhat Jboss Eap reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features. Currently, 5 Redhat Jboss Eap versions are already EOL. The latest supported version is Redhat Jboss Eap 8, maintained until February 5, 2031. Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is Redhat Jboss Eap 8 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Redhat Jboss Eap 8 is actively supported until February 5, 2031. It receives security patches and bug fixes. Check the version table above for the full list of supported Redhat Jboss Eap releases and their exact end-of-life dates.

Question 3

Is it safe to use Redhat Jboss Eap after end of life?

Accepted Answer

No. Running Redhat Jboss Eap 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 Redhat Jboss Eap release.

Question 4

How to upgrade from Redhat Jboss Eap 7 to Redhat Jboss Eap 8.x?

Accepted Answer

To upgrade Redhat Jboss Eap from 7 to 8: (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 Redhat Jboss Eap LTS version?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

How long does Redhat Jboss Eap support each version?

Accepted Answer

On average, Redhat Jboss Eap supports each release for approximately 82 months (~6.8 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
8	Feb 5, 2024	Feb 5, 2028	Feb 5, 2031	in 1702d	8.1.5	—	Active
7	May 1, 2016	Dec 31, 2023	Jun 30, 2025	344d ago	7.4.23	—	EOL
6	Jun 1, 2012	Jun 30, 2016	Jun 30, 2019	2536d ago	6.4.24	—	EOL
5	Nov 1, 2009	Nov 30, 2013	Nov 30, 2016	3478d ago	5.2.0	—	EOL
4.3	Jan 1, 2008	Jan 31, 2011	Jan 31, 2013	4877d ago	4.3.0 CP10	—	EOL
4.2	Jun 1, 2007	Jun 30, 2010	Jun 30, 2012	5092d ago	4.2.0.CP09	—	EOL

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