CentOS Stream 8 · Version Status
CentOS Stream 8 End of Life Date
CentOS Stream 8 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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CentOS Stream 8 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 753 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
May 31, 2024
753 days past EOL
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
Sep 24, 2019
CentOS Stream 8 series
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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Extended Support
Extended CentOS Stream 8 support is available
Commercial vendors offer security patches beyond EOL — compare your options.
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All CentOS Stream Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| → 8 |
— |
May 31, 2024 |
EOL |
| 9 |
— |
May 31, 2027 |
Active |
| 10 |
— |
Jan 1, 2030 |
Active |
What does CentOS Stream 8 end of life mean?
When CentOS Stream 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 CentOS Stream 8 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to CentOS Stream 10 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does CentOS Stream 8 reach end of life?
CentOS Stream 8 reached end of life on May 31, 2024. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is CentOS Stream 8 still supported?
No. CentOS Stream 8 reached end of life on May 31, 2024 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from CentOS Stream 8?
The recommended upgrade from CentOS Stream 8 is
CentOS Stream 10 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
CentOS Stream full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running CentOS Stream 8 past EOL?
When CentOS Stream 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 CentOS Stream should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.