Kibana 8.x — End of Life
ActiveKibana 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 | — | No | 8.17.10 | Active |
| 8.16 | Nov 7, 2024 | — | Yes | 8.16.6 | EOL |
| 8.15 | Aug 3, 2024 | — | Yes | 8.15.5 | EOL |
| 8.14 | Jun 5, 2024 | — | Yes | 8.14.3 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Kibana 8.x (0)
Kibana 8.x will reach end of life — migrate to Kibana 9.x
Kibana 9.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Kibana 8.x stops receiving security patches.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kibana 8 end of life?
Partially. Some Kibana 8.x releases have reached EOL. Check the version table above for the exact status of each sub-release.
What CVEs affect Kibana 8?
No CVEs are currently tracked for Kibana 8.x in our database. This may mean no vulnerabilities have been recorded yet, or the data is still syncing.
What is the latest Kibana 8 version?
The latest Kibana 8.x patch release is 8.19.16, released on May 22, 2026. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from Kibana 8 to Kibana 9?
To migrate from Kibana 8 to Kibana 9: (1) review the official Kibana 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 Kibana 8 in production?
Kibana 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