Microsoft Configuration Manager 2303 · Version Status
Microsoft Configuration Manager 2303 End of Life Date
Microsoft Configuration Manager 2303 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data reconciled from official vendor documentation and endoflife.date at every build; the source of each date is on the product page.
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Microsoft Configuration Manager 2303 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 729 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Oct 10, 2024
729 days past EOL
Latest Release
2303
Standard release
Release Date
Apr 10, 2023
Microsoft Configuration Manager 2303 series
Lifecycle detail
Microsoft Configuration Manager 2303 was released on April 10, 2023 and support ended on October 10, 2024 — a supported lifespan of 1 year and 6 months, in line with the 1 year and 6 months median for Microsoft Configuration Manager releases. It has been without security patches for 2 years. 5 newer Microsoft Configuration Manager releases have shipped since.
Attack Surface
10/30 Medium tier
CISA KEV Exposure
0/20 Not in 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 Configuration Manager 2303 support is available
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All Microsoft Configuration Manager Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| → 2303 |
2303 |
Oct 10, 2024 |
EOL |
| 2309 |
2309 |
Apr 9, 2025 |
EOL |
| 2403 |
2403 |
Oct 22, 2025 |
EOL |
| 2409 |
2409 |
Jun 6, 2026 |
EOL |
| 2503 |
2503 |
Sep 30, 2026 |
EOL |
| 2509 |
2509 |
May 12, 2027 |
Active |
| 2603 |
2603 |
Nov 5, 2027 |
Active |
| 2609 |
2609 |
Mar 28, 2028 |
Active |
What does Microsoft Configuration Manager 2303 end of life mean?
When Microsoft Configuration Manager 2303 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 Configuration Manager 2303 past its EOL date creates a growing attack surface that a clean scan result does not rule out.
Migrate to Microsoft Configuration Manager 2609 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Microsoft Configuration Manager 2303 reach end of life?
Microsoft Configuration Manager 2303 reached end of life on October 10, 2024. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Microsoft Configuration Manager 2303 still supported?
No. Microsoft Configuration Manager 2303 reached end of life on October 10, 2024 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Microsoft Configuration Manager 2303?
The recommended upgrade from Microsoft Configuration Manager 2303 is
Microsoft Configuration Manager 2609 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Microsoft Configuration Manager full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Microsoft Configuration Manager 2303 past EOL?
When Microsoft Configuration Manager 2303 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 Configuration Manager should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.