Version 3.6.0 (October 2026)
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Welcome to the Zowe Version 3.6.0 release!
See New features and enhancements for a full list of changes to the functionality. See Bug fixes for a list of issues addressed in this release.
Download v3.6.0 build: Want to try new features as soon as possible? You can download the v3.6.0 build from Zowe.org.
New features and enhancements​
Zowe Version 2.3.0 contains the enhancements that are described in the following topics.
Zowe installation and packaging​
Zowe Application Framework​
Zowe API Mediation Layer​
Zowe v3.6.0 introduces several updates to API ML to strengthen security defaults, improve network validation, and tighten component authentication. These enhancements prioritize a secure-by-default posture which include breaking changes that may require updates to your zowe.yaml configuration to avoid disruptions during the upgrade process. For more information, see Security updates in Zowe v3.6.0.
Zowe CLI​
Zowe CLI (Core)​
Zowe CLI Imperative Framework​
CICS Plug-in for Zowe CLI​
DB2 Plug-in for Zowe CLI​
MQ Plug-in for Zowe CLI​
IMS Plug-in for Zowe CLI​
Zowe Explorer​
Zowe Explorer (Core)​
- See the Zowe Explorer changelog for updates included in this release.
Zowe Explorer API​
- See the Zowe Explorer API changelog for updates included in this release.
Zowe Explorer for IBM z/OS FTP​
- See the Zowe® Explorer for IBM® z/OS® FTP changelog for updates included in this release.
Zowe Explorer ESLint Plug-in​
- See the Zowe Explorer ESLint Plug-in changelog for updates included in this release.
Bug fixes​
Zowe Version 2.3.0 contains the bug fixes that are described in the following topics.
Zowe installation and packaging​
Zowe Application Framework​
Zowe API Mediation Layer​
Zowe CLI​
Zowe CLI (Core)​
Zowe CLI Imperative Framework​
CICS Plug-in for Zowe CLI​
DB2 Plug-in for Zowe CLI​
MQ Plug-in for Zowe CLI​
IMS Plug-in for Zowe CLI​
Zowe Explorer​
Zowe Explorer (Core)​
- See the Zowe Explorer changelog for updates included in this release.
Zowe Explorer API​
- See the Zowe Explorer API changelog for updates included in this release.
Zowe Explorer for IBM z/OS FTP​
- See the Zowe® Explorer for IBM® z/OS® FTP changelog for updates included in this release.
Zowe Explorer ESLint Plug-in​
- See the Zowe Explorer ESLint Plug-in changelog for updates included in this release.
Vulnerabilities fixed​
Zowe discloses fixed vulnerabilities in a timely manner giving you sufficient time to plan your upgrades. Zowe does not disclose the vulnerabilities fixed in the latest release as we respect the need for at least 45 days to decide when and how you upgrade Zowe. When a new release is published, Zowe publishes the vulnerabilities fixed in the previous release. For more information about the Zowe security policy, see the Security page on the Zowe website.
The following security issues were fixed by the Zowe security group in version 3.5.