Couchbase Server 4.6 · Version Status
Couchbase Server 4.6 End of Life Date
Couchbase Server 4.6 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Couchbase Server 4.6 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 2808 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Aug 31, 2018
2808 days past EOL
Latest Release
5.0.1
Standard release
Release Date
Feb 16, 2017
Couchbase Server 4.6 series
All Couchbase Server Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 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 4.6 end of life mean?
When Couchbase Server 4.6 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 4.6 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 4.6 reach end of life?
Couchbase Server 4.6 reached end of life on August 31, 2018. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Couchbase Server 4.6 still supported?
No. Couchbase Server 4.6 reached end of life on August 31, 2018 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Couchbase Server 4.6?
The recommended upgrade from Couchbase Server 4.6 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 4.6 past EOL?
When Couchbase Server 4.6 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.