Microsoft 365 Apps 2608 · Version Status
Microsoft 365 Apps 2608 End of Life Date
Microsoft 365 Apps 2608 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Dates read at the vendor's own lifecycle pages (learn.microsoft.com); the source of each date is on the product page.
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Microsoft 365 Apps 2608 reaches end of life on December 8, 2026. Plan your migration now — 43 days remaining.
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EOL Date
Dec 8, 2026
43 days remaining
Latest Release
2608
Standard release
Release Date
Aug 19, 2026
Microsoft 365 Apps 2608 series
Where these dates come from
End of lifeDec 8, 2026Vendor's own page, read by our adapter · learn.microsoft.com · checked Oct 25, 2026high · 2 sources agree ReleaseAug 19, 2026Vendor's own page, read by our adapter · learn.microsoft.com · checked Oct 25, 2026high · 2 sources agree Confidence: high = two or more independent sources agree (the vendor's page read by our adapter, a person's check against the vendor, the dataset the date came from); medium = one; low = the vendor page disagrees or our last read is stale.
How we source dates.
Lifecycle detail
Microsoft 365 Apps 2608 was released on August 19, 2026 and support is scheduled to end on December 8, 2026 — a planned supported lifespan of 4 months, in line with the 4 months median for Microsoft 365 Apps releases.
Attack Surface
10/30 Medium tier
CISA KEV Exposure
20/20 Named in CISA KEV
Extended Support
0/10 Available
EOL Risk Score™ — proprietary methodology by endoflife.ai. Factors: EOL recency, attack surface breadth, CISA KEV catalog presence, extended support availability. Updated at every build.
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Extended Support
Extended Microsoft 365 Apps 2608 support options
Some vendors and third parties sell security patches beyond end of life; whether one covers this version varies. Compare your options.
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All Microsoft 365 Apps Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
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| 1612 |
1612 |
Supported |
EOL |
| 1701 |
1701 |
Supported |
EOL |
| 1702 |
1702 |
Supported |
EOL |
| 1703 |
1703 |
Supported |
EOL |
| 1704 |
1704 |
Supported |
EOL |
| 1705 |
1705 |
Supported |
EOL |
| 1706 |
1706 |
Supported |
EOL |
| 1707 |
1707 |
Supported |
EOL |
What does Microsoft 365 Apps 2608 end of life mean?
When Microsoft 365 Apps 2608 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: A CVE-based scan does not show the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Some scanners flag unsupported versions of common products, but coverage varies, and none of them give you the date in advance. Running Microsoft 365 Apps 2608 past its EOL date creates a growing attack surface that a clean scan result does not rule out.
Migrate to Microsoft 365 Apps 2610 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Microsoft 365 Apps 2608 reach end of life?
Microsoft 365 Apps 2608 reaches end of life on December 8, 2026. That is 43 days remaining.
Is Microsoft 365 Apps 2608 still supported?
Microsoft 365 Apps 2608 is still supported but approaching end of life on December 8, 2026. Begin planning your migration now.
What should I upgrade to from Microsoft 365 Apps 2608?
The recommended upgrade from Microsoft 365 Apps 2608 is
Microsoft 365 Apps 2610 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Microsoft 365 Apps full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Microsoft 365 Apps 2608 past EOL?
When Microsoft 365 Apps 2608 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no vendor fix. A CVE-based scan does not show this — it is the CVE blind spot; some scanners flag unsupported versions of common products, but coverage varies and none give the date in advance. Organizations running EOL Microsoft 365 Apps should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.