Internet Explorer 11-ltsc · Version Status
Internet Explorer 11-ltsc End of Life Date
Internet Explorer 11-ltsc end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Internet Explorer 11-ltsc is actively supported. EOL date: October 14, 2031.
EOL Date
Oct 14, 2031
1984 days remaining
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
Nov 13, 2013
Internet Explorer 11-ltsc series
All Internet Explorer Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 7 |
— |
Oct 10, 2023 |
EOL |
| 8 |
— |
Jan 12, 2016 |
EOL |
| 9 |
— |
Jan 12, 2016 |
EOL |
| 10 |
— |
Jan 31, 2020 |
EOL |
| 11-embedded |
— |
Oct 14, 2031 |
Active |
| 11-server |
— |
Oct 14, 2031 |
Active |
| → 11-ltsc |
— |
Oct 14, 2031 |
Active |
| 11-ltsb |
— |
Oct 14, 2031 |
Active |
What does Internet Explorer 11-ltsc end of life mean?
When Internet Explorer 11-ltsc 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 Internet Explorer 11-ltsc past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Internet Explorer 11-ltsb or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Internet Explorer 11-ltsc reach end of life?
Internet Explorer 11-ltsc reached end of life on October 14, 2031. That is 1984 days remaining.
Is Internet Explorer 11-ltsc still supported?
Yes, Internet Explorer 11-ltsc is currently supported. The EOL date is October 14, 2031.
What should I upgrade to from Internet Explorer 11-ltsc?
The recommended upgrade from Internet Explorer 11-ltsc is
Internet Explorer 11-ltsb — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Internet Explorer full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Internet Explorer 11-ltsc past EOL?
When Internet Explorer 11-ltsc 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 Internet Explorer should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.