Spring Boot 3.5 End of Life
Support dates, vulnerabilities published since end of life, and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Spring Boot 3.5 reached end of life on 30 Jun 2026. Standard support is over — security updates now require extended support, which runs to 30 Jun 2032.
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Support timeline
Official dates, read directly from api.spring.io and repo1.maven.org.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 22 May 2025 | — |
| End of life | 30 Jun 2026 | 0.1 years ago |
| Extended support ends | 30 Jun 2032 | 2,152 days left |
| Latest release | 3.5.16 · 25 Jun 2026 | final |
Where to go from 3.5
Recommended target: Spring Boot 4.1 (supported until 31 Jul 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is Spring Boot 4.1 (latest release 4.1.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Spring Boot 3.5 still safe to use?
No. Spring Boot 3.5 stopped receiving security fixes on 30 Jun 2026. Since then, 0 Spring Boot vulnerabilities have been published and fixed in supported branches — Spring Boot 3.5 received none of those fixes.
Can I still download Spring Boot 3.5?
Yes — the final release (3.5.16) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Spring Boot 3.5 to?
Upgrade to Spring Boot 4.1, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 31 Jul 2027).