MS SQL Server 15.0 · Version Status
MS SQL Server 15.0 End of Life Date
MS SQL Server 15.0 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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MS SQL Server 15.0 is actively supported. EOL date: January 8, 2030.
EOL Date
Jan 8, 2030
1340 days remaining
Latest Release
15.0.4465.1 CU32+GDR
Standard release
Release Date
Nov 4, 2019
MS SQL Server 15.0 series
All MS SQL Server Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 6.0-sp3 |
6.0.151 |
Mar 31, 1999 |
EOL |
| 6.50-sp5a |
6.50.480 |
Jan 1, 2002 |
EOL |
| 7.0-sp4 |
7.0.1152 |
Jan 11, 2011 |
EOL |
| 8.0-sp4 |
8.0.2305 QFE |
Apr 9, 2013 |
EOL |
| 9.0 |
9.0.1399 |
Jul 10, 2007 |
EOL |
| 9.0-sp1 |
9.0.2233 |
Apr 8, 2008 |
EOL |
| 9.00-sp2 |
9.00.3325 CU13 |
Jan 12, 2010 |
EOL |
| 10.00 |
10.00.1835 CU10 |
Apr 13, 2010 |
EOL |
What does MS SQL Server 15.0 end of life mean?
When MS SQL Server 15.0 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 MS SQL Server 15.0 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to MS SQL Server 17.0 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does MS SQL Server 15.0 reach end of life?
MS SQL Server 15.0 reached end of life on January 8, 2030. That is 1340 days remaining.
Is MS SQL Server 15.0 still supported?
Yes, MS SQL Server 15.0 is currently supported. The EOL date is January 8, 2030.
What should I upgrade to from MS SQL Server 15.0?
The recommended upgrade from MS SQL Server 15.0 is
MS SQL Server 17.0 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
MS SQL Server full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running MS SQL Server 15.0 past EOL?
When MS SQL Server 15.0 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 MS SQL Server should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.