Jhipster 8 · Version Status
Jhipster 8 End of Life Date
Jhipster 8 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Jhipster 8 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 59 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Mar 11, 2026
59 days past EOL
Latest Release
8.11.0
Standard release
Release Date
Nov 2, 2023
Jhipster 8 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 0 |
0.18.1 |
Sep 1, 2014 |
EOL |
| 1 |
1.10.2 |
Jan 9, 2015 |
EOL |
| 2 |
2.27.2 |
Mar 23, 2016 |
EOL |
| 3 |
3.12.2 |
Feb 2, 2017 |
EOL |
| 4 |
4.14.5 |
Jun 20, 2018 |
EOL |
| 5 |
5.8.2 |
May 2, 2019 |
EOL |
| 6 |
6.10.5 |
Mar 21, 2021 |
EOL |
| 7 |
7.9.4 |
Nov 2, 2023 |
EOL |
What does Jhipster 8 end of life mean?
When Jhipster 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 Jhipster 8 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Jhipster 9 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Jhipster 8 reach end of life?
Jhipster 8 reached end of life on March 11, 2026. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Jhipster 8 still supported?
No. Jhipster 8 reached end of life on March 11, 2026 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Jhipster 8?
The recommended upgrade from Jhipster 8 is
Jhipster 9 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Jhipster full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Jhipster 8 past EOL?
When Jhipster 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 Jhipster should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.