Almalinux 8 · Version Status
Almalinux 8 End of Life Date
Almalinux 8 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Almalinux 8 is actively supported. EOL date: March 1, 2029.
EOL Date
Mar 1, 2029
1027 days remaining
Latest Release
8.10
Standard release
Release Date
Mar 30, 2021
Almalinux 8 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| → 8 |
8.10 |
Mar 1, 2029 |
Active |
| 9 |
9.7 |
May 31, 2032 |
Active |
| 10 |
10.1 |
May 31, 2035 |
Active |
What does Almalinux 8 end of life mean?
When Almalinux 8 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches for this version. CVEs discovered after the EOL date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database with no patch available. Exploit code frequently appears on GitHub within days of disclosure.
The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Running Almalinux 8 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Almalinux 10 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Almalinux 8 reach end of life?
Almalinux 8 reached end of life on March 1, 2029. That is 1027 days remaining.
Is Almalinux 8 still supported?
Yes, Almalinux 8 is currently supported. The EOL date is March 1, 2029.
What should I upgrade to from Almalinux 8?
The recommended upgrade from Almalinux 8 is
Almalinux 10 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Almalinux full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Almalinux 8 past EOL?
When Almalinux 8 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no remediation path. Most vulnerability scanners do not flag this — it is the CVE blind spot. Organizations running EOL Almalinux should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.