Visual Studio 18.x — End of Life
ActiveVisual Studio 18.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status | Alert me |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18.8 | Jul 14, 2026 | — | No | 18.8.2 | Active | |
| 18.7 | Jun 9, 2026 | — | Jul 14, 2026 | 18.7.4 | EOL | |
| 18.6 | May 12, 2026 | — | Jun 9, 2026 | 18.6.3 | EOL | |
| 18.5 | Apr 14, 2026 | — | May 12, 2026 | 18.5.3 | EOL | |
| 18.4 | Mar 10, 2026 | — | Apr 14, 2026 | 18.4.4 | EOL | |
| 18.3 | Feb 10, 2026 | — | Mar 10, 2026 | 18.3.3 | EOL | |
| 18.2 | Jan 13, 2026 | — | Feb 10, 2026 | 18.2.2 | EOL | |
| 18.1 | Dec 9, 2025 | — | Jan 13, 2026 | 18.1.1 | EOL | |
| 18.0 | Nov 11, 2025 | — | Dec 9, 2025 | 18.0.2 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Visual Studio 18.x (0)
Frequently asked questions
Is Visual Studio 18 end of life?
Partially. Some Visual Studio 18.x releases have reached EOL. Check the version table above for the exact status of each sub-release.
What CVEs affect Visual Studio 18?
No CVEs are currently tracked for Visual Studio 18.x in our database. This may mean no vulnerabilities have been recorded yet, or the data is still syncing.
What is the latest Visual Studio 18 version?
The latest Visual Studio 18.x patch release is 18.8.2, released on July 28, 2026. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
When was Visual Studio 18 first released?
Visual Studio 18.0 was initially released on July 14, 2026. See the full version timeline in the table above.
Is it safe to run Visual Studio 18 in production?
Visual Studio 18 is still supported and safe for production use. Ensure you are running the latest patch version (18.8.2) to have all security fixes applied.
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