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Microsoft Host Integration Server 2020 End of Life Date
Microsoft Host Integration Server 2020 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 Host Integration Server 2020 is actively supported. EOL date: July 9, 2030.
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EOL Date
Jul 9, 2030
1361 days remaining
Latest Release
Cumulative Update 1 (11.0.2205.0)
Standard release
Release Date
Jun 1, 2020
Microsoft Host Integration Server 2020 series
Lifecycle detail
Microsoft Host Integration Server 2020 was released on June 1, 2020 and support is scheduled to end on July 9, 2030 — a planned supported lifespan of 10 years and 1 month, in line with the 10 years and 1 month median for Microsoft Host Integration Server releases.
Attack Surface
10/30 Medium tier
CISA KEV Exposure
0/20 Not in KEV
Extended Support
0/10 Available
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All Microsoft Host Integration Server Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 2013 |
— |
Jan 9, 2024 |
EOL |
| 2016 |
Cumulative Update 5 (10.0.3220.0) |
Jan 11, 2027 |
Warning |
| → 2020 |
Cumulative Update 1 (11.0.2205.0) |
Jul 9, 2030 |
Active |
What does Microsoft Host Integration Server 2020 end of life mean?
When Microsoft Host Integration Server 2020 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 Host Integration Server 2020 past its EOL date creates a growing attack surface that a clean scan result does not rule out.
Migrate to Microsoft Host Integration Server 2020 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Microsoft Host Integration Server 2020 reach end of life?
Microsoft Host Integration Server 2020 reaches end of life on July 9, 2030. That is 1361 days remaining.
Is Microsoft Host Integration Server 2020 still supported?
Yes, Microsoft Host Integration Server 2020 is currently supported. The EOL date is July 9, 2030.
What should I upgrade to from Microsoft Host Integration Server 2020?
The recommended upgrade from Microsoft Host Integration Server 2020 is
Microsoft Host Integration Server 2020 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Microsoft Host Integration Server full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Microsoft Host Integration Server 2020 past EOL?
When Microsoft Host Integration Server 2020 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 Host Integration Server should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.