Hibernate ORM 7.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Hibernate ORM 7.0 reached end of life on 10 Aug 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
364 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 | 20 May 2025 | — |
| End of life | 10 Aug 2025 | 1.0 years ago |
| Latest release | 7.0.10 · 10 Aug 2025 | final |
Where to go from 7.0
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 7.0 still safe to use?
Hibernate ORM 7.0 reached end of life on 10 Aug 2025, 364 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Hibernate ORM 7.0?
Yes — the final release (7.0.10) 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 7.0 to?
Upgrade to Hibernate ORM 7.4, the newest actively supported branch.