Let me be clear: staying on Agile PLM is a disaster waiting to happen.
In my 16 years managing the Agile PLM Business Unit at GoEngineer, I’ve witnessed firsthand the rapid deterioration of the system’s security environment.
Agile’s recent severe vulnerabilities are scoring as high as 9.9 out of 10. The FBI has identified active attacks exploiting these vulnerabilities. Threat actors are constantly on the lookout for outdated, unsupported systems, just like Agile.
Agile isn’t just becoming risky—it is risky, right now.
Nothing can stop the system from going end-of-life in 2027. Why prolong these massive risks for a system you have to leave anyway?
No Reprieve, No Extensions
When it comes to Agile’s timeline, there isn’t room for false hope. There was a moment where the original support window was set for 2029, only to be abruptly cut by Oracle two years to December 31, 2027.
My team has confirmed this with an executive source at Oracle: there will not be an extension. And despite rumors, Market Driven Support (MDS) will not be offered for Agile PLM.
2027 marks the end of Premier Support, and with it, the end of meaningful security patches. Not to mention any real product development, which ceased years ago.
What does that mean in practical terms? No more patches. No more hotfixes. No new features.
And while upgrading to Agile 9.3.6 RU 29 is technically an option, it’s a costly one. A full upgrade runs up to $60,000, and even then, you’re only buying time—not security.
Security Vulnerabilities — Be Afraid, Very Afraid
Agile’s security posture has deteriorated rapidly. In the last year alone, Oracle has issued critical security alerts for vulnerabilities scoring 9.8 and 9.9 on the CVSS scale. That’s alerts, plural.
These aren’t theoretical threats—these are active risks.
The FBI has confirmed that malicious actors are actively targeting Agile customers. They’re exploiting remote code execution, privilege escalation, and authentication bypass vulnerabilities. They’re purchasing stolen credentials on the dark web, often harvested from unmanaged personal devices.
One of the most serious vulnerabilities—CVE-2024-21287—allows unauthenticated attackers to access system data remotely without even needing a username or password.
And the pace is accelerating.
Already in 2025, multiple new vulnerabilities have surfaced. Oracle’s security patches only apply to the latest RU. If you’re not on RU 29, you’re unprotected—and if you’re on a version earlier than RU 15, you’re looking at a total environment rebuild just to get there.
Staying on Agile means choosing to live in a perpetual state of risk. If you're not patching the moment updates drop—and many aren't—you are actively exposed.
Attackers are counting on your hesitation. Don’t give them the opportunity.
The Further Risk of Getting Left Behind
Here's another harsh reality: Agile expertise is disappearing—rapidly. As the 2027 deadline looms, the scramble for dwindling resources will become frantic.
Small and mid-sized businesses will inevitably be pushed aside as larger companies monopolize the available expertise. If you wait, you risk severe disruption, costly downtime, and being forced into rushed decisions under extreme pressure.
And for what? There’s no benefit in delaying. You already know Agile’s fate.
Consider this: Agile’s last significant update was back in 2016. Meanwhile, modern SaaS solutions receive constant updates, adding cutting-edge security features, seamless connectivity, productivity-enhancing capabilities, and powerful AI-driven insights.
By staying with Agile, you're not just risking security—you're losing ground every day to competitors using modern platforms.
The Bottom Line: Delay = Danger
The conclusion is blunt but necessary: waiting changes nothing, except your risk of a catastrophic data breach or a rushed migration.
Every executive must recognize the urgency and strategic necessity of migrating immediately. Don’t gamble your organization's future on outdated software.
Act now, secure your business by migrating to a modern PLM, and move confidently forward.
