Elasticsearch 6.x — End of Life
EOLElasticsearch 6.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Nov 14, 2017 | — | Feb 10, 2022 | 6.8.23 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Elasticsearch 6.x (0)
Elasticsearch 6.x is EOL — migrate to Elasticsearch 7.x
Elasticsearch 7.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Elasticsearch 6.x stops receiving security patches.
Frequently asked questions
Is Elasticsearch 6 end of life?
Yes. All Elasticsearch 6.x releases have reached end of life and no longer receive security patches. Migrate to Elasticsearch 7.x as soon as possible.
What CVEs affect Elasticsearch 6?
No CVEs are currently tracked for Elasticsearch 6.x in our database. This may mean no vulnerabilities have been recorded yet, or the data is still syncing.
What is the latest Elasticsearch 6 version?
The latest Elasticsearch 6.x patch release is 6.8.23, released on January 13, 2022. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from Elasticsearch 6 to Elasticsearch 7?
To migrate from Elasticsearch 6 to Elasticsearch 7: (1) review the official Elasticsearch 7 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 Elasticsearch 6 in production?
No. Elasticsearch 6 has reached end of life and security vulnerabilities are no longer patched. Upgrade to a supported version immediately.
Data sourced from endoflife.date · CVE data from NVD · EPSS from FIRST.org · KEV from CISA