Apache Kafka: versions, end of support and vulnerabilities
Release branches of Apache Kafka with the latest version, the end of support and the vulnerabilities that are still open in the latest version.
The NVD lists 17 vulnerabilities for Apache Kafka, 0 of them actively exploited. Last checked on 02/11/2026.
Release branches
Apache Kafka 4.3
Latest version: 4.3.2, released on 20/10/2026
End of support: no date known
No known vulnerability open in 4.3.2
Apache Kafka 4.4
Latest version: 4.4.0, released on 13/10/2026
End of support: no date known
No known vulnerability open in 4.4.0
Apache Kafka 4.2
Latest version: 4.2.2, released on 28/09/2026
End of support: no date known
1 known vulnerability open in 4.2.2
Apache Kafka 4.0
Latest version: 4.0.2, released on 18/03/2026
End of support: no date known
1 known vulnerability open in 4.0.2
Apache Kafka 4.1
Latest version: 4.1.2, released on 16/03/2026
End of support: no date known
1 known vulnerability open in 4.1.2
Apache Kafka 3.9
Latest version: 3.9.2, released on 21/02/2026
End of support: no date known
No known vulnerability open in 3.9.2
Apache Kafka 3.7
Latest version: 3.7.2, released on 04/12/2024
End of support: 26/07/2024
4 known vulnerabilities open in 3.7.2
Apache Kafka 3.8
Latest version: 3.8.1, released on 29/10/2024
End of support: 06/11/2024
4 known vulnerabilities open in 3.8.1
Apache Kafka 3.6
Latest version: 3.6.2, released on 04/04/2024
End of support: 27/02/2024
6 known vulnerabilities open in 3.6.2
Apache Kafka 3.5
Latest version: 3.5.2, released on 08/12/2023
End of support: 03/10/2023
7 known vulnerabilities open in 3.5.2
Apache Kafka 3.4
Latest version: 3.4.1, released on 26/05/2023
End of support: 13/06/2023
6 known vulnerabilities open in 3.4.1
Apache Kafka 3.3
Latest version: 3.3.2, released on 11/01/2023
End of support: 06/02/2023
7 known vulnerabilities open in 3.3.2
Apache Kafka 3.2
Latest version: 3.2.3, released on 17/09/2022
End of support: 28/09/2022
7 known vulnerabilities open in 3.2.3
Apache Kafka 3.0
Latest version: 3.0.2, released on 12/09/2022
End of support: 19/09/2022
6 known vulnerabilities open in 3.0.2
Apache Kafka 3.1
Latest version: 3.1.2, released on 09/09/2022
End of support: 19/09/2022
7 known vulnerabilities open in 3.1.2
Apache Kafka 2.8
Latest version: 2.8.2, released on 09/09/2022
End of support: 19/09/2022
6 known vulnerabilities open in 2.8.2
Apache Kafka 2.6
Latest version: 2.6.3, released on 12/11/2021
End of support: 15/11/2021
5 known vulnerabilities open in 2.6.3
Apache Kafka 2.7
Latest version: 2.7.2, released on 12/10/2021
End of support: 15/11/2021
5 known vulnerabilities open in 2.7.2
Apache Kafka 2.5
Latest version: 2.5.1, released on 10/08/2020
End of support: 10/08/2020
6 known vulnerabilities open in 2.5.1
Apache Kafka 2.4
Latest version: 2.4.1, released on 10/03/2020
End of support: 15/04/2020
6 known vulnerabilities open in 2.4.1
Apache Kafka 2.2
Latest version: 2.2.2, released on 01/12/2019
End of support: 01/12/2019
4 known vulnerabilities open in 2.2.2
Apache Kafka 2.3
Latest version: 2.3.1, released on 24/10/2019
End of support: 16/12/2019
6 known vulnerabilities open in 2.3.1
Apache Kafka 2.1
Latest version: 2.1.1, released on 15/02/2019
End of support: 22/03/2019
5 known vulnerabilities open in 2.1.1
Apache Kafka 2.0
Latest version: 2.0.1, released on 08/11/2018
End of support: 20/11/2018
6 known vulnerabilities open in 2.0.1
Apache Kafka 1.1
Latest version: 1.1.1, released on 18/07/2018
End of support: 30/07/2018
3 known vulnerabilities open in 1.1.1
Apache Kafka 1.0
Latest version: 1.0.2, released on 08/07/2018
End of support: 08/07/2018
3 known vulnerabilities open in 1.0.2
Apache Kafka 0.11
Latest version: 0.11.0.3, released on 02/07/2018
End of support: 02/07/2018
3 known vulnerabilities open in 0.11.0.3
Apache Kafka 0.10
Latest version: 0.10.2.2, released on 02/07/2018
End of support: 02/07/2018
1 known vulnerability open in 0.10.2.2
Apache Kafka 0.9
Latest version: 0.9.0.1, released on 19/02/2016
End of support: 22/05/2016
1 known vulnerability open in 0.9.0.1
Apache Kafka 0.8
Latest version: 0.8.2.2, released on 02/10/2015
End of support: 23/11/2015
No known vulnerability open in 0.8.2.2
Apache Kafka 0.7
Latest version: 0.7.2, released on 10/10/2012
End of support: 03/12/2013
No known vulnerability open in 0.7.2
Most recent vulnerabilities of Apache Kafka
- CVE-2026-41115, CVSS 3.1: 4.3, 02/06/2026
- CVE-2026-33558, CVSS 3.1: 5.3, 20/04/2026
- CVE-2026-33557, CVSS 3.1: 9.1, 20/04/2026
- CVE-2026-35554, CVSS 3.1: 8.7, 07/04/2026
- CVE-2025-27819, CVSS 3.1: 7.5, 10/06/2025
- CVE-2025-27818, CVSS 3.1: 8.8, 10/06/2025
- CVE-2025-27817, CVSS 3.1: 7.5, 10/06/2025
- CVE-2024-56128, CVSS 3.1: 5.3, 18/12/2024
- CVE-2024-31141, CVSS 3.1: 6.5, 19/11/2024
- CVE-2024-27309, CVSS 3.1: 7.4, 12/04/2024
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