Vcenter 8.x — End of Life

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EOL: Oct 11, 2027in 353d1 release in this series0 CVEs

Vcenter 8.x is still supported until Oct 11, 2027, in 353 days. The most recent release in this series is 8.0 U3k. No CVE is currently tracked for Vcenter 8.x. The next major version is Vcenter 9. See Vcenter 9 →

Vcenter 8.x — All releases

VersionReleasedActive supportEOL dateLatest patchStatusAlert me
8.0Oct 11, 2022—Oct 11, 20278.0 U3kActive

CVEs affecting Vcenter 8.x (0)

No CVEs tracked for Vcenter 8.x.

Vcenter 8.x will reach end of life — migrate to Vcenter 9.x

Vcenter 9.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Vcenter 8.x stops receiving security patches.

See Vcenter 9.x

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Frequently asked questions

Is Vcenter 8 end of life?

No. Vcenter 8.x is still supported until October 11, 2027. It continues to receive security patches and bug fixes.

What CVEs affect Vcenter 8?

No CVEs are currently tracked for Vcenter 8.x in the NVD data we monitor.

What is the latest Vcenter 8 version?

The latest Vcenter 8.x patch release is 8.0 U3k, released on July 29, 2026. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.

How to migrate from Vcenter 8 to Vcenter 9?

To migrate from Vcenter 8 to Vcenter 9: (1) review the official Vcenter 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 Vcenter 8 in production?

Yes, Vcenter 8 is still supported. Support ends on October 11, 2027. Make sure you run the latest patch (8.0 U3k) to have all security fixes applied.

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