Wordpress 3.x — End of Life
EOL Actively exploitedWordpress 3.x reached end of life on Dec 1, 2022, 1422 days ago, and no longer receives security fixes. The most recent release in this series is 3.9.40. 1 CVE is tracked for this series, including 1 actively exploited according to CISA KEV. 1 of them was published after the end of life of the affected cycle and will not get an official patch. The next major version is Wordpress 4. See Wordpress 4 →
Wordpress 3.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status | Alert me |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9 | Apr 16, 2014 | Sep 4, 2014 | Dec 1, 2022 | 3.9.40 | EOL | |
| 3.8 | Dec 12, 2013 | Apr 16, 2014 | Dec 1, 2022 | 3.8.41 | EOL | |
| 3.7 | Oct 24, 2013 | Dec 12, 2013 | Dec 1, 2022 | 3.7.41 | EOL | |
| 3.6 | Aug 1, 2013 | Oct 24, 2013 | Oct 24, 2013 | 3.6.1 | EOL | |
| 3.5 | Dec 11, 2012 | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 1, 2013 | 3.5.2 | EOL | |
| 3.4 | Jun 13, 2012 | Dec 11, 2012 | Dec 11, 2012 | 3.4.2 | EOL | |
| 3.3 | Dec 12, 2011 | Jun 13, 2012 | Jun 13, 2012 | 3.3.3 | EOL | |
| 3.2 | Jul 4, 2011 | Dec 12, 2011 | Dec 12, 2011 | 3.2.1 | EOL | |
| 3.1 | Feb 23, 2011 | Jul 4, 2011 | Jul 4, 2011 | 3.1.4 | EOL | |
| 3.0 | Jun 17, 2010 | Feb 23, 2011 | Feb 23, 2011 | 3.0.6 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Wordpress 3.x (4)
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | KEV | Cycle | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-87902 | HIGH | 8.1 | 39.97% | KEV | 3.7 | An unauthenticated attacker can make `get_page_template()` page-template resolution include a chosen readable local `.ph… | Sep 22, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-87902 | HIGH | 8.1 | 39.97% | KEV | 3.6 | An unauthenticated attacker can make `get_page_template()` page-template resolution include a chosen readable local `.ph… | Sep 22, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-87902 | HIGH | 8.1 | 39.97% | KEV | 3.8 | An unauthenticated attacker can make `get_page_template()` page-template resolution include a chosen readable local `.ph… | Sep 22, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-87902 | HIGH | 8.1 | 39.97% | KEV | 3.9 | An unauthenticated attacker can make `get_page_template()` page-template resolution include a chosen readable local `.ph… | Sep 22, 2026 |
Wordpress 3.x is EOL — migrate to Wordpress 4.x
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[](https://eolcanary.com/explore/wordpress/3)Frequently asked questions
Is Wordpress 3 end of life?
Yes. All Wordpress 3.x releases have reached end of life and no longer receive security patches. There are 1 known CVE affecting Wordpress 3.x. Migrate to Wordpress 4.x as soon as possible.
What CVEs affect Wordpress 3?
There are 1 CVE tracked for Wordpress 3.x and 1 listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. See the full list above with CVSS and EPSS scores.
What is the latest Wordpress 3 version?
The latest Wordpress 3.x patch release is 3.9.40, released on November 30, 2022. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from Wordpress 3 to Wordpress 4?
To migrate from Wordpress 3 to Wordpress 4: (1) review the official Wordpress 4 migration guide for breaking changes, (2) update dependencies and configuration accordingly, (3) test thoroughly in a staging environment, (4) deploy with a rollback plan. Starting early gives you time to resolve compatibility issues before your current version reaches end of life.
Is it safe to run Wordpress 3 in production?
No. Wordpress 3 has reached end of life and security vulnerabilities are no longer patched. Critically, 1 CVE affecting Wordpress 3.x is in the CISA KEV catalog — meaning it is actively exploited in the wild. Upgrade to a supported version immediately.
Data sourced from endoflife.date · CVE data from NVD · EPSS from FIRST.org · KEV from CISA