AWS Lambda nodejs12.x End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
AWS Lambda nodejs12.x reached end of life on 30 Apr 2023. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the AWS Lambda release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 18 Nov 2019 | — |
| End of life | 30 Apr 2023 | 3.3 years ago |
| Active support ended | 31 Mar 2023 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from nodejs12.x
Recommended target: AWS Lambda java17.al2023.
The newest actively supported branch is AWS Lambda java17.al2023 (latest release ).
Frequently asked questions
Is AWS Lambda nodejs12.x still safe to use?
AWS Lambda nodejs12.x reached end of life on 30 Apr 2023, 1,197 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download AWS Lambda nodejs12.x?
Yes — the final release (nodejs12.x) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade AWS Lambda nodejs12.x to?
Upgrade to AWS Lambda java17.al2023, the newest actively supported branch.