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4.3.0 · latest cycle—/100 Unknown

Summary iPlain-English security verdict for Apache Kafka, generated from its current health score, actively-exploited vulnerabilities, and latest supported version.

Apache Kafka's security status could not be assessed at the last sync — vulnerability data was unavailable.

Disclosure trend iNew CVEs published for Apache Kafka each year (NVD). A higher bar means more disclosures that year — more scrutiny, not necessarily less safe.

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Patch priority — what to act on iThe issues to fix first — actively exploited (CISA KEV) first, then by exploitation probability (EPSS), then severity. Each row's "→ fixed in" is the earliest version that patches it; "see advisory" means no fixed version is published.

No urgent unpatched issues identified. ✓

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Versions & lifecycle iWhen each release line stops receiving security patches (end-of-life). After EOL there are no more fixes — plan upgrades before these dates.

How long each Apache Kafka release line is supported — and when it sunsets. Select a line for its full report.

Nov6'24 Apache Kafka 3.8ended 2024-11-06

Jul26'24 Apache Kafka 3.7ended 2024-07-26

Feb27'24 Apache Kafka 3.6ended 2024-02-27

Oct3'23 Apache Kafka 3.5ended 2023-10-03

Jun13'23 Apache Kafka 3.4ended 2023-06-13

Feb6'23 Apache Kafka 3.3ended 2023-02-06

Sept28'22 Apache Kafka 3.2ended 2022-09-28

Sept19'22 Apache Kafka 3.1ended 2022-09-19

Sept19'22 Apache Kafka 3.0ended 2022-09-19

Sept19'22 Apache Kafka 2.8ended 2022-09-19

Nov15'21 Apache Kafka 2.7ended 2021-11-15

Nov15'21 Apache Kafka 2.6ended 2021-11-15

Full Apache Kafka end-of-life dates & support timeline →

4.3 latest 4.3.0 Supported 4.3.0 → 4.2 latest 4.2.1 Supported 4.2.1 → 4.1 latest 4.1.2 Supported 4.1.2 → 4.0 latest 4.0.2 Supported 4.0.2 → 3.9 latest 3.9.2 Supported 3.9.2 → 3.8 latest 3.8.1 End of life ended 2024-11-063.8.1 → 3.7 latest 3.7.2 End of life ended 2024-07-263.7.2 → 3.6 latest 3.6.2 End of life ended 2024-02-273.6.2 → 3.5 latest 3.5.2 End of life ended 2023-10-033.5.2 → 3.4 latest 3.4.1 End of life ended 2023-06-133.4.1 → See all upcoming end-of-life dates →

Frequently asked

Is Apache Kafka safe and patched?

Apache Kafka's security status could not be assessed at the last sync — vulnerability data was unavailable.

What should I do about Apache Kafka now?

Upgrade Apache Kafka to the latest supported release (4.3.0) or later and apply available security updates, then confirm against Apache's official advisory.

When does Apache Kafka reach end-of-life?

The latest supported Apache Kafka release is 4.3.0. After end-of-life a release no longer receives security patches.

Which versions of Apache Kafka are still receiving security updates?

Supported Apache Kafka release lines (latest 4.3.0): 4.3, 4.2, 4.1, 4.0, 3.9. End-of-life releases no longer receive security patches.

Informational only, from public data (NVD · CISA KEV · EPSS · endoflife.date), and can lag or miss vendor-specific fixes. Always confirm against Apache's official advisory before you patch or upgrade — Apache Kafka official site ↗