Splunk 8.x — End of Life
EOLSplunk 8.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.2 | May 12, 2021 | — | May 12, 2023 | 8.2.12 | EOL |
| 8.1 | Oct 20, 2020 | — | Apr 19, 2023 | 8.1.14 | EOL |
| 8.0 | Oct 22, 2019 | — | Oct 22, 2021 | 8.0.10 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Splunk 8.x (0)
Splunk 8.x is EOL — migrate to Splunk 9.x
Splunk 9.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Splunk 8.x stops receiving security patches.
Frequently asked questions
Is Splunk 8 end of life?
Yes. All Splunk 8.x releases have reached end of life and no longer receive security patches. Migrate to Splunk 9.x as soon as possible.
What CVEs affect Splunk 8?
No CVEs are currently tracked for Splunk 8.x in our database. This may mean no vulnerabilities have been recorded yet, or the data is still syncing.
What is the latest Splunk 8 version?
The latest Splunk 8.x patch release is 8.2.12, released on August 30, 2023. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from Splunk 8 to Splunk 9?
To migrate from Splunk 8 to Splunk 9: (1) review the official Splunk 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 Splunk 8 in production?
No. Splunk 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