Question 1

What happens when Vinyl Cache reaches end of life?

Accepted Answer

When Vinyl Cache reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features. Currently, 8 Vinyl Cache versions are already EOL. The latest supported version is Vinyl Cache 9.0, maintained until March 16, 2027. Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is Vinyl Cache 9.0 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Vinyl Cache 9.0 is actively supported until March 16, 2027. It receives security patches and bug fixes. Check the version table above for the full list of supported Vinyl Cache releases and their exact end-of-life dates.

Question 3

Is it safe to use Vinyl Cache after end of life?

Accepted Answer

No. Running Vinyl Cache 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 Vinyl Cache release.

Question 4

How to upgrade from Vinyl Cache 7.7 to Vinyl Cache 9.x?

Accepted Answer

To upgrade Vinyl Cache from 7.7 to 9.0: (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 Vinyl Cache LTS version?

Accepted Answer

Vinyl Cache 6.0 is the current Long Term Support release, maintained until —. 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 Vinyl Cache support each version?

Accepted Answer

On average, Vinyl Cache supports each release for approximately 12 months (~1 years). LTS releases like Vinyl Cache 6.0 have extended support windows — maintained until —. The exact EOL date for each version is listed in the table above.

Version	Released	Active support	EOL date	Until EOL	Latest	CVEs	Status
9.0	Mar 16, 2026	—	Mar 16, 2027	in 280d	9.0.1	—	Active
8.0	Sep 15, 2025	—	Sep 15, 2026	in 98d	8.0.2	—	Active
7.7	Mar 17, 2025	—	Mar 15, 2026	86d ago	7.7.3	—	EOL
7.6	Sep 13, 2024	—	Sep 15, 2025	267d ago	7.6.5	—	EOL
7.5	Mar 18, 2024	—	Mar 15, 2025	451d ago	7.5.0	—	EOL
7.4	Sep 15, 2023	—	Sep 15, 2024	632d ago	7.4.3	—	EOL
7.3	Mar 15, 2023	—	Mar 15, 2024	816d ago	7.3.2	—	EOL
7.2	Sep 15, 2022	—	Sep 15, 2023	998d ago	7.2.1	—	EOL
7.1	Mar 15, 2022	—	Mar 15, 2023	1182d ago	7.1.2	—	EOL
7.0	Sep 15, 2021	—	Sep 15, 2022	1363d ago	7.0.3	—	EOL
6.0 LTS	Mar 15, 2018	—	No	—	6.0.18	—	Active

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