Hashicorp Packer 1.8 · Version Status
Hashicorp Packer 1.8 End of Life Date
Hashicorp Packer 1.8 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Hashicorp Packer 1.8 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 708 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
May 31, 2024
708 days past EOL
Latest Release
1.8.7
Standard release
Release Date
Mar 4, 2022
Hashicorp Packer 1.8 series
All Hashicorp Packer Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| → 1.8 |
1.8.7 |
May 31, 2024 |
EOL |
| 1.9 |
1.9.5 |
Jan 22, 2025 |
EOL |
| 1.10 |
1.10.3 |
May 30, 2025 |
EOL |
| 1.11 |
1.11.2 |
Jul 30, 2025 |
EOL |
| 1.12 |
1.12.0 |
Feb 4, 2026 |
EOL |
| 1.13 |
1.13.1 |
EOL |
Active |
| 1.14 |
1.14.3 |
EOL |
Active |
| 1.15 |
1.15.3 |
EOL |
Active |
What does Hashicorp Packer 1.8 end of life mean?
When Hashicorp Packer 1.8 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 Hashicorp Packer 1.8 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Hashicorp Packer 1.15 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Hashicorp Packer 1.8 reach end of life?
Hashicorp Packer 1.8 reached end of life on May 31, 2024. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Hashicorp Packer 1.8 still supported?
No. Hashicorp Packer 1.8 reached end of life on May 31, 2024 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Hashicorp Packer 1.8?
The recommended upgrade from Hashicorp Packer 1.8 is
Hashicorp Packer 1.15 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Hashicorp Packer full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Hashicorp Packer 1.8 past EOL?
When Hashicorp Packer 1.8 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 Hashicorp Packer should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.