Couchbase Server 4.0 · Version Status

Couchbase Server 4.0 End of Life Date

Couchbase Server 4.0 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.

Couchbase Server 4.0 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 3296 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Apr 30, 2017
3296 days past EOL
Latest Release
4.0.0
Standard release
Release Date
Oct 6, 2015
Couchbase Server 4.0 series
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Recommended upgrade path
Couchbase Server 8.0
Latest release: 8.0.1 · EOL: Oct 31, 2028
View full Couchbase Server timeline →
All Couchbase Server Versions
VersionLatestEOL DateStatus
1.8 1.8.0 Jan 31, 2014 EOL
2.0 2.0.0 Jun 30, 2014 EOL
2.1 2.1.0 Dec 31, 2014 EOL
2.2 2.2.0 Mar 31, 2015 EOL
2.5 2.5.0 Dec 31, 2015 EOL
3.0 3.0.3 Apr 30, 2016 EOL
3.1 3.1.3 Feb 28, 2017 EOL
4.0 4.0.0 Apr 30, 2017 EOL

What does Couchbase Server 4.0 end of life mean?

When Couchbase Server 4.0 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 Couchbase Server 4.0 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.

Migrate to Couchbase Server 8.0 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.

Frequently Asked Questions
When does Couchbase Server 4.0 reach end of life?
Couchbase Server 4.0 reached end of life on April 30, 2017. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Couchbase Server 4.0 still supported?
No. Couchbase Server 4.0 reached end of life on April 30, 2017 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Couchbase Server 4.0?
The recommended upgrade from Couchbase Server 4.0 is Couchbase Server 8.0 — the latest actively supported version. Check the Couchbase Server full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Couchbase Server 4.0 past EOL?
When Couchbase Server 4.0 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 Couchbase Server should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.
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