Hibernate ORM 5.3

End of life

5.3.39 Release notes ↗

Is Hibernate ORM 5.3 still supported?

No

Hibernate ORM 5.3 reached end of life on Jan 19, 2026 (8 months ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to Hibernate ORM 7.4 (latest 7.4.12).

Released
May 14, 2018
End of life
Jan 19, 2026
8 months ago
Supported java versions
8, 11 or 17
Supported jakarta eeversions
8
Latest version
5.3.39
Jun 29, 2026

Upgrade path

The recommended upgrade is Hibernate ORM 7.4, currently at 7.4.12.

Quick answers

Is Hibernate ORM 5.3 still supported?
No. Hibernate ORM 5.3 reached end of life on Jan 19, 2026 (8 months ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to Hibernate ORM 7.4 (latest 7.4.12).
When is Hibernate ORM 5.3 end of life?
Hibernate ORM 5.3 reached end of life on Jan 19, 2026. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.
What is the latest version of Hibernate ORM 5.3?
The latest Hibernate ORM 5.3 release is 5.3.39, released on Jun 29, 2026.
When was Hibernate ORM 5.3 released?
Hibernate ORM 5.3 was released on May 14, 2018.
What should I upgrade Hibernate ORM 5.3 to?
The recommended upgrade is Hibernate ORM 7.4, currently at 7.4.12.

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