The current version of Apache Cassandra is 5.0.9 (as of 07/08/2026). patchletter checks the official source daily and emails you new releases.
BSI security advisories
Advisories the German BSI (CERT-Bund) published for this product. Whether your version is affected is stated in the advisory itself.
- Apache Cassandra (Netty): Schwachstelle ermöglicht Denial of Service
WID-SEC-W-2026-0254 · 14 Sept
Apache Cassandra at a glance
Apache Cassandra is a widely used distributed NoSQL database built for high availability and massive scale across many nodes. Cassandra ships regular releases across maintained lines plus security fixes; as a clustered database holding important data, careful, staged updates are essential.
For admins Cassandra upgrades are deliberate, rolling operations: upgrade node-by-node, run the documented steps (including SSTable upgrades where needed), don't skip major versions, and ensure the cluster is healthy first. Back up (snapshot) before starting. Cassandra belongs on a protected network with authentication and TLS (client and inter-node) enabled — an exposed cluster is a data-exposure risk. Check driver and application compatibility across versions. After upgrading each node, verify it rejoins and the cluster stays consistent. The Java version underneath matters — keep it compatible. Track the line and its support window; patchletter surfaces new Cassandra releases.
Support cycles (endoflife.date)
| Cycle | Latest version | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 5.0.9 | supported |
| 4.1 | 4.1.12 | supported |
| 4.0 | 4.0.21 | supported |
| 3.11 | 3.11.19 | End of Life |
| 3.0 | 3.0.32 | End of Life |
Version history & changelog · as detected by patchletter
| Version | Channel | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0.9 | STABLE | 07/08/2026 | – |
| 5.0.8 | STABLE | 16/04/2026 | – |
| 4.1.12 | STABLE | 07/08/2026 | – |
| 4.1.11 | STABLE | 23/03/2026 | – |
| 4.0.21 | STABLE | 07/08/2026 | – |
| 4.0.20 | STABLE | 22/03/2026 | – |
| 3.11.19 | STABLE | 07/02/2025 | – |
| 3.0.32 | STABLE | 07/02/2025 | – |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the latest version of Apache Cassandra?
- Apache Cassandra 5.0.9, released 07/08/2026. patchletter checks the vendor's official source daily for new releases.
- Where can I find the Apache Cassandra release notes?
- The version history above links to the vendor's official release notes where the vendor publishes them. patchletter deliberately stores no vendor full texts.
- How do I get notified about new Apache Cassandra updates?
- Tick Apache Cassandra off in the catalogue and leave your address. From then on new versions go out by email — one at a time, or bundled in the daily or weekly digest.
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