PostgreSQL 12 End of Life
Support dates, vulnerabilities published since end of life, and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
PostgreSQL 12 reached end of life on 21 Nov 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates, read directly from postgresql.org.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 3 Oct 2019 | 7y ago |
| Support Status ended | 21 Nov 2024 | 1y 10mo ago |
| Latest release | 12.22 · 21 Nov 2024 | final |
The cost of staying: CVEs since end of life
44 PostgreSQL vulnerabilities have been published since 21 Nov 2024. All were fixed in supported branches — 12 received none of them. Source: NVD.
PostgreSQL CVEs published since 12's EOL, by year
0 of the 44 are rated critical · data refreshed 2026-10-05
Published 12 Feb 2026 · rated high — fixed in supported branches only, never in 12. Details
Published 12 Feb 2026 · rated high — fixed in supported branches only, never in 12. Details
Published 12 Feb 2026 · rated high — fixed in supported branches only, never in 12. Details
Where to go from 12
Recommended target: PostgreSQL 18 (supported until 14 Nov 2030).
The newest actively supported branch is PostgreSQL 18 (latest release 18.6). Review postgresql.org before upgrading.
Frequently asked questions
Is PostgreSQL 12 still safe to use?
No. PostgreSQL 12 stopped receiving security fixes on 21 Nov 2024. Since then, 44 PostgreSQL vulnerabilities have been published and fixed in supported branches — PostgreSQL 12 received none of those fixes.
Can I still download PostgreSQL 12?
Yes — the final release (12.22) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade PostgreSQL 12 to?
Upgrade to PostgreSQL 18, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 14 Nov 2030).