Elasticsearch 8.x — End of Life
ActiveElasticsearch 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 10, 2025 | — | Oct 21, 2025 | 8.18.8 | EOL |
| 8.17 | Dec 11, 2024 | — | Aug 5, 2025 | 8.17.10 | EOL |
| 8.16 | Nov 8, 2024 | — | Apr 15, 2025 | 8.16.6 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Elasticsearch 8.x (0)
Elasticsearch 8.x will reach end of life — migrate to Elasticsearch 9.x
Elasticsearch 9.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Elasticsearch 8.x stops receiving security patches.
Frequently asked questions
Is Elasticsearch 8 end of life?
Partially. Some Elasticsearch 8.x releases have reached EOL. Check the version table above for the exact status of each sub-release.
What CVEs affect Elasticsearch 8?
No CVEs are currently tracked for Elasticsearch 8.x in our database. This may mean no vulnerabilities have been recorded yet, or the data is still syncing.
What is the latest Elasticsearch 8 version?
The latest Elasticsearch 8.x patch release is 8.19.16, released on May 25, 2026. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from Elasticsearch 8 to Elasticsearch 9?
To migrate from Elasticsearch 8 to Elasticsearch 9: (1) review the official Elasticsearch 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 Elasticsearch 8 in production?
Elasticsearch 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