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CFEngineEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
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DevOps & CI/CDLatest Version: 3.28.0Latest Release: Jul 10, 2026
CFEngine is a configuration management and IT automation framework for large-scale infrastructure.
Support summary
CFEngine currently has supported cycles. Track the next EOL date and validate upgrades before your change window.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
Jul 31, 2027
CFEngine 3.24 · 307 days left
Supported cycles
3
5 lts
Versions
14
Latest Version
3.28.0
Active Support
3
EOL
11
Lifecycle Timeline
Dec 10, 2021As of Sep 27, 2026
3.28Active · Date not announced
3.27Active · Jan 9, 2029
3.26EOL · Jan 9, 2026
3.25EOL · May 20, 2025
3.24Active · Jul 31, 2027
3.23EOL · Jul 22, 2024
3.22EOL · Dec 5, 2023
3.21EOL · Dec 31, 2025
3.20EOL · Dec 21, 2022
3.19EOL · Jul 1, 2022
ActiveSecurityEOLHistorical phase unknown
Bars show history up to the snapshot date. Gray intervals lack dated support boundaries; arrows indicate an unannounced EOL date, not a support guarantee.
Versions
| Release | Release Date | Active Support | EOL | Latest Version | LTS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.28 | Jul 10, 2026 | Maintained | Date not announced | 3.28.0 | No | Active |
| 3.27 | Jan 9, 2026 | Maintained | Jan 9, 2029 | 3.27.1 | Yes | Active |
| 3.26 | May 20, 2025 | Ended | Jan 9, 2026 | 3.26.0 | No | EOL |
| 3.25 | Jan 6, 2025 | Ended | May 20, 2025 | 3.25.0 | No | EOL |
| 3.24 | Jul 22, 2024 | Maintained | Jul 31, 2027 | 3.24.4 | Yes | Active |
| 3.23 | Dec 5, 2023 | Ended | Jul 22, 2024 | 3.23.0 | No | EOL |
| 3.22 | Jun 16, 2023 | Ended | Dec 5, 2023 | 3.22.0 | No | EOL |
| 3.21 | Dec 21, 2022 | Ended | Dec 31, 2025 | 3.21.8 | Yes | EOL |
| 3.20 | Jul 1, 2022 | Ended | Dec 21, 2022 | 3.20.0 | No | EOL |
| 3.19 | Dec 10, 2021 | Ended | Jul 1, 2022 | 3.19.0 | No | EOL |
| 3.18 | Jun 24, 2021 | Ended | Aug 31, 2024 | 3.18.8 | Yes | EOL |
| 3.17 | Nov 19, 2020 | Ended | Jun 24, 2021 | 3.17.0 | No | EOL |
| 3.16 | Jun 23, 2020 | Ended | Nov 19, 2020 | 3.16.0 | No | EOL |
| 3.15 | Dec 19, 2019 | Ended | Dec 31, 2022 | 3.15.7 | Yes | EOL |
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Which versions of CFEngine have reached end of life?
The following CFEngine versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 3.26, 3.25, 3.23, 3.22, 3.21, 3.20, 3.19, 3.18 (and 3 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using CFEngine 3.26?
CFEngine 3.26 has reached end of life and no longer receives security patches or bug fixes. Continuing to use it may expose your systems to known vulnerabilities. We strongly recommend upgrading to a supported version.
What is the latest version of CFEngine?
The latest version of CFEngine is 3.28.0, released in the 3.28 release cycle.
How many versions of CFEngine are currently supported?
CFEngine currently has 3 actively supported version(s): 3.28, 3.27, 3.24.
When does CFEngine 3.28 reach end of life?
CFEngine 3.28 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when CFEngine reaches end of life?
When a CFEngine version reaches end of life, you should: 1) Plan your migration to a supported version as soon as possible. 2) Review the release notes for breaking changes. 3) Test your applications thoroughly in a staging environment. 4) Update your dependencies to ensure compatibility with the new version.