Amazon Elasticsearch 6.8 · Version Status
Amazon Elasticsearch 6.8 End of Life Date
Amazon Elasticsearch 6.8 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Amazon Elasticsearch 6.8 is actively supported. EOL date: November 7, 2027.
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EOL Date
Nov 7, 2027
432 days remaining
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
Aug 13, 2019
Amazon Elasticsearch 6.8 series
Extended Support
Nov 7, 2030
Extended support
Lifecycle detail
Amazon Elasticsearch 6.8 was released on August 13, 2019 and support is scheduled to end on November 7, 2027 — a planned supported lifespan of 8 years and 3 months, in line with the 7 years and 3 months median for Amazon Elasticsearch releases.
Attack Surface
10/30 Medium tier
CISA KEV Exposure
0/20 Not in KEV
Extended Support
0/10 Available
EOL Risk Score™ — proprietary methodology by endoflife.ai. Factors: EOL recency, attack surface breadth, CISA KEV catalog presence, extended support availability. Updated at every build.
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All Amazon Elasticsearch Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
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| 1.5 |
— |
Nov 7, 2025 |
EOL |
| 2.3 |
— |
Nov 7, 2025 |
EOL |
| 5.1 |
— |
Nov 7, 2025 |
EOL |
| 5.3 |
— |
Nov 7, 2025 |
EOL |
| 5.5 |
— |
Nov 7, 2025 |
EOL |
| 6.0 |
— |
Nov 7, 2025 |
EOL |
| 6.2 |
— |
Nov 7, 2025 |
EOL |
| 5.6 |
— |
Nov 7, 2025 |
EOL |
What does Amazon Elasticsearch 6.8 end of life mean?
When Amazon Elasticsearch 6.8 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 Amazon Elasticsearch 6.8 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Amazon Elasticsearch 7.10 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Amazon Elasticsearch 6.8 reach end of life?
Amazon Elasticsearch 6.8 reached end of life on November 7, 2027. That is 432 days remaining.
Is Amazon Elasticsearch 6.8 still supported?
Yes, Amazon Elasticsearch 6.8 is currently supported. The EOL date is November 7, 2027.
What should I upgrade to from Amazon Elasticsearch 6.8?
The recommended upgrade from Amazon Elasticsearch 6.8 is
Amazon Elasticsearch 7.10 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Amazon Elasticsearch full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Amazon Elasticsearch 6.8 past EOL?
When Amazon Elasticsearch 6.8 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 Amazon Elasticsearch should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.