Spring Security 7.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Spring Security 7.0 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 31 Dec 2026.
76 days of security support left
7.0.7 latest release
81% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 17 Nov 2025 → 31 Dec 2026.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Spring Security release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 17 Nov 2025 | 11mo ago |
| OSS support ends | 31 Dec 2026 | in 2mo |
| Commercial Support ends | 31 Dec 2027 | in 1y 2mo |
| Latest release | 7.0.7 · 20 Aug 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Spring Security 7.1 extends security support by about 212 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 7.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Security 7.1 | 31 Jul 2027 | 288 | +212 days |
| Spring Security 7.0 | 31 Dec 2026 | 76 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Spring Security 7.0 reach end of life?
Spring Security 7.0 reaches end of life on 31 Dec 2026 — 76 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Spring Security 7.0 still supported?
Yes. Spring Security 7.0 is currently maintained. Latest release: 7.0.7, published 20 Aug 2026.
What happens when Spring Security 7.0 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 31 Dec 2026 this branch receives no further updates under standard support, though extended support runs to 31 Dec 2027.
How long do I have to upgrade from Spring Security 7.0?
76 days. Moving to Spring Security 7.1 instead buys roughly 212 more days of security support.