Node.js 19 End of Life
Support dates, vulnerabilities published since end of life, and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Node.js 19 reached end of life on 1 Jun 2023. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Node.js release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 18 Oct 2022 | — |
| End of life | 1 Jun 2023 | 3.2 years ago |
| Active support ended | 1 Apr 2023 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 19.9.0 · 10 Apr 2023 | final |
The cost of staying: CVEs since end of life
41 Node.js vulnerabilities have been published since 1 Jun 2023. All were fixed in supported branches — 19 received none of them. Source: NVD.
Node.js CVEs published since 19's EOL, by year
7 of the 41 are rated critical · data refreshed 2026-08-09
Published 20 Jan 2026 · rated critical — fixed in supported branches only, never in 19. Details
Published 21 Aug 2023 · rated critical — fixed in supported branches only, never in 19. Details
Published 18 Oct 2023 · rated critical — fixed in supported branches only, never in 19. Details
Where to go from 19
Recommended target: Node.js 26 (supported until 30 Apr 2029).
The newest actively supported branch is Node.js 26 (latest release 26.7.0). Review the Node.js changelog before upgrading. Run npx ls-engines to check package compatibility.
Frequently asked questions
Is Node.js 19 still safe to use?
No. Node.js 19 stopped receiving security fixes on 1 Jun 2023. Since then, 41 Node.js vulnerabilities have been published and fixed in supported branches — Node.js 19 received none of those fixes.
Can I still download Node.js 19?
Yes — the final release (19.9.0) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Node.js 19 to?
Upgrade to Node.js 26, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 30 Apr 2029).