Mssqlserver 16.x — End of Life

Active
EOL: Jan 11, 2033in 2407d1 release in this series0 CVEs

Mssqlserver 16.x — All releases

VersionReleasedActive supportEOL dateLatest patchStatus
16.0Nov 16, 2022Jan 11, 2028Jan 11, 203316.0.4255.1 CU25Active

CVEs affecting Mssqlserver 16.x (0)

No CVEs tracked for Mssqlserver 16.x.

Mssqlserver 16.x will reach end of life — migrate to Mssqlserver 17.x

Mssqlserver 17.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Mssqlserver 16.x stops receiving security patches.

See Mssqlserver 17.x

Frequently asked questions

Is Mssqlserver 16 end of life?

No. Mssqlserver 16.x is still supported until January 11, 2033. It continues to receive security patches and bug fixes.

What CVEs affect Mssqlserver 16?

No CVEs are currently tracked for Mssqlserver 16.x in our database. This may mean no vulnerabilities have been recorded yet, or the data is still syncing.

What is the latest Mssqlserver 16 version?

The latest Mssqlserver 16.x patch release is 16.0.4255.1 CU25, released on May 20, 2026. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.

How to migrate from Mssqlserver 16 to Mssqlserver 17?

To migrate from Mssqlserver 16 to Mssqlserver 17: (1) review the official Mssqlserver 17 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 Mssqlserver 16 in production?

Mssqlserver 16 is still supported and safe for production use until January 11, 2033. Ensure you are running the latest patch version (16.0.4255.1 CU25) to have all security fixes applied.

Data sourced from endoflife.date · CVE data from NVD · EPSS from FIRST.org · KEV from CISA