Electron 8.x — End of Life
EOLElectron 8.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Feb 4, 2020 | — | Nov 17, 2020 | 8.5.5 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Electron 8.x (0)
Electron 8.x is EOL — migrate to Electron 9.x
Electron 9.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Electron 8.x stops receiving security patches.
Frequently asked questions
Is Electron 8 end of life?
Yes. All Electron 8.x releases have reached end of life and no longer receive security patches. Migrate to Electron 9.x as soon as possible.
What CVEs affect Electron 8?
No CVEs are currently tracked for Electron 8.x in our database. This may mean no vulnerabilities have been recorded yet, or the data is still syncing.
What is the latest Electron 8 version?
The latest Electron 8.x patch release is 8.5.5, released on November 18, 2020. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from Electron 8 to Electron 9?
To migrate from Electron 8 to Electron 9: (1) review the official Electron 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 Electron 8 in production?
No. Electron 8 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