Spring Framework 5.3 LTS

This version has reached end of life and no longer receives updates.

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Released

October 31, 2020

Active Support

Ongoing

End of Life

August 31, 2024

Latest Patch

5.3.39 (August 14, 2024)

LTS Since

Yes

About Spring Framework 5.3 LTS

Spring Framework 5.3 reached end of life on August 31, 2024, roughly 1 year ago. Since then, no security patches have been issued. If you are still running Spring Framework 5.3, you should treat upgrading as a high-priority item. Any CVEs discovered against this version will not be fixed upstream.

The recommended upgrade target is Spring Framework 7.0. You are 2 major versions behind, so review the changelog for each version in between to catch any breaking changes. A staged upgrade through each major version is often safer than jumping directly.

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Lifecycle Progress

Released: Oct 2020 EOL: Aug 2024

This version reached end of life August 31, 2024.

Previous Version

Spring Framework 5.2

End of Life Next Version

Spring Framework 6.0

End of Life

All Spring Framework Versions

Version Released EOL Latest Status
7.0 November 30, 2025 June 30, 2027 7.0.5 Active
6.2 November 30, 2024 June 30, 2026 6.2.16 Active
6.1 November 30, 2023 June 30, 2025 6.1.21 End of Life
6.0 November 30, 2022 June 30, 2024 6.0.23 End of Life
5.3 (current page) October 31, 2020 August 31, 2024 5.3.39 End of Life
5.2 September 30, 2019 December 31, 2021 5.2.25 End of Life
5.1 September 21, 2018 December 31, 2020 5.1.20 End of Life
5.0 September 28, 2017 December 31, 2020 5.0.20 End of Life
4.3 June 10, 2016 December 31, 2020 4.3.30 End of Life
3.2 December 13, 2012 December 31, 2016 3.2.18 End of Life

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Spring Framework 5.3 released?
Spring Framework 5.3 was released on October 31, 2020.
When does Spring Framework 5.3 reach end of life?
Spring Framework 5.3 reached end of life on August 31, 2024. It no longer receives security patches or bug fixes. You should upgrade to a supported version.
Is Spring Framework 5.3 an LTS release?
Yes, Spring Framework 5.3 is a Long-Term Support (LTS) release, which means it receives extended maintenance and security updates for a longer period than regular releases.
What is the latest patch version of Spring Framework 5.3?
The latest patch release is 5.3.39, released on August 14, 2024.
Should I still use Spring Framework 5.3?
No. Spring Framework 5.3 has reached end of life and no longer receives security updates. Running EOL software exposes your applications to unpatched vulnerabilities. You should plan an upgrade to a currently supported version.

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