Hibernate ORM 5.3 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Hibernate ORM 5.3 reached end of life on 19 Jan 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
202 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Hibernate ORM 7.4. Support timeline
Official dates from the Hibernate ORM release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 14 May 2018 | — |
| End of life | 19 Jan 2026 | 0.6 years ago |
| Latest release | 5.3.39 · 29 Jun 2026 | final |
Where to go from 5.3
Recommended target: Hibernate ORM 7.4.
The newest actively supported branch is Hibernate ORM 7.4 (latest release 7.4.5).
Frequently asked questions
Is Hibernate ORM 5.3 still safe to use?
Hibernate ORM 5.3 reached end of life on 19 Jan 2026, 202 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Hibernate ORM 5.3?
Yes — the final release (5.3.39) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Hibernate ORM 5.3 to?
Upgrade to Hibernate ORM 7.4, the newest actively supported branch.