ClamAV 1.3 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
ClamAV 1.3 reached end of life on 7 Feb 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
183 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to ClamAV 1.5. Check your versionclamscan --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the ClamAV release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 7 Feb 2024 | — |
| End of life | 7 Feb 2026 | 0.5 years ago |
| Latest release | 1.3.2 · 4 Sept 2024 | final |
Where to go from 1.3
Recommended target: ClamAV 1.5.
The newest actively supported branch is ClamAV 1.5 (latest release 1.5.4).
Frequently asked questions
Is ClamAV 1.3 still safe to use?
ClamAV 1.3 reached end of life on 7 Feb 2026, 183 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download ClamAV 1.3?
Yes — the final release (1.3.2) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade ClamAV 1.3 to?
Upgrade to ClamAV 1.5, the newest actively supported branch.