Windows 8.x — End of Life
EOL High riskWindows 8.x reached end of life on Jan 10, 2023, 1366 days ago, and no longer receives security fixes. The most recent release in this series is 6.3.9600. 2 CVEs are tracked for this series. 1 of them was published after the end of life of the affected cycle and will not get an official patch.
Windows 8.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status | Alert me |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Nov 13, 2013 | Jan 9, 2018 | Jan 10, 2023 | 6.3.9600 | EOL | |
| 8 | Oct 30, 2012 | Jan 12, 2016 | Jan 12, 2016 | 6.2.9200 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Windows 8.x (4)
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | KEV | Cycle | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2021-36958 | HIGH | 7.8 | 30.79% | — | 8 | A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows Print Spooler service improperly performs privileged file … | Aug 12, 2021 |
| CVE-2021-36958 | HIGH | 7.8 | 30.79% | — | 8.1 | A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows Print Spooler service improperly performs privileged file … | Aug 12, 2021 |
| CVE-1999-0524 | MEDIUM | 4.0 | 32.15% | — | 8 | ICMP information such as (1) netmask and (2) timestamp is allowed from arbitrary hosts. | Aug 1, 1997 |
| CVE-1999-0524 | MEDIUM | 4.0 | 32.15% | — | 8.1 | ICMP information such as (1) netmask and (2) timestamp is allowed from arbitrary hosts. | Aug 1, 1997 |
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[](https://eolcanary.com/explore/windows/8)Frequently asked questions
Is Windows 8 end of life?
Yes. All Windows 8.x releases have reached end of life and no longer receive security patches. There are 2 known CVEs affecting Windows 8.x. Migrate to a supported version as soon as possible.
What CVEs affect Windows 8?
There are 2 CVEs tracked for Windows 8.x. See the full list above with CVSS and EPSS scores.
What is the latest Windows 8 version?
The latest Windows 8.x patch release is 6.3.9600. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
When was Windows 8 first released?
Windows 8 was released on October 30, 2012. See the full version timeline in the table above.
Is it safe to run Windows 8 in production?
No. Windows 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