Gitlab 16.8 · Version Status
Gitlab 16.8 End of Life Date
Gitlab 16.8 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Gitlab 16.8 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 751 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Apr 18, 2024
751 days past EOL
Latest Release
16.8.10
Standard release
Release Date
Jan 17, 2024
Gitlab 16.8 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 13.10 |
13.10.5 |
Jun 22, 2021 |
EOL |
| 13.11 |
13.11.7 |
Jul 22, 2021 |
EOL |
| 13.12 |
13.12.15 |
Aug 22, 2021 |
EOL |
| 14.0 |
14.0.12 |
Sep 22, 2021 |
EOL |
| 14.1 |
14.1.8 |
Oct 22, 2021 |
EOL |
| 14.2 |
14.2.7 |
Nov 22, 2021 |
EOL |
| 14.3 |
14.3.6 |
Dec 22, 2021 |
EOL |
| 14.4 |
14.4.5 |
Jan 22, 2022 |
EOL |
What does Gitlab 16.8 end of life mean?
When Gitlab 16.8 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 Gitlab 16.8 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to a supported version or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Gitlab 16.8 reach end of life?
Gitlab 16.8 reached end of life on April 18, 2024. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Gitlab 16.8 still supported?
No. Gitlab 16.8 reached end of life on April 18, 2024 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Gitlab 16.8?
What are the security risks of running Gitlab 16.8 past EOL?
When Gitlab 16.8 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 Gitlab should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.