Beats 8.x — End of Life
ActiveBeats 8.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.19 | Jul 23, 2025 | — | Jul 15, 2027 | 8.19.16 | Active |
| 8.18 | Apr 9, 2025 | — | Oct 20, 2025 | 8.18.8 | EOL |
| 8.17 | Dec 11, 2024 | — | No | 8.17.10 | Active |
| 8.16 | Nov 7, 2024 | — | Apr 18, 2025 | 8.16.6 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Beats 8.x (0)
Beats 8.x will reach end of life — migrate to Beats 9.x
Beats 9.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Beats 8.x stops receiving security patches.
Frequently asked questions
Is Beats 8 end of life?
Partially. Some Beats 8.x releases have reached EOL. Check the version table above for the exact status of each sub-release.
What CVEs affect Beats 8?
No CVEs are currently tracked for Beats 8.x in our database. This may mean no vulnerabilities have been recorded yet, or the data is still syncing.
What is the latest Beats 8 version?
The latest Beats 8.x patch release is 8.19.16, released on May 18, 2026. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from Beats 8 to Beats 9?
To migrate from Beats 8 to Beats 9: (1) review the official Beats 9 migration guide for breaking changes, (2) update dependencies and configuration accordingly, (3) test thoroughly in a staging environment, (4) deploy with a rollback plan. Starting early gives you time to resolve compatibility issues before your current version reaches end of life.
Is it safe to run Beats 8 in production?
Beats 8 is still supported and safe for production use until July 15, 2027. Ensure you are running the latest patch version (8.19.16) to have all security fixes applied.
Data sourced from endoflife.date · CVE data from NVD · EPSS from FIRST.org · KEV from CISA