MS SQL Server 16.0 · Version Status
MS SQL Server 16.0 End of Life Date
MS SQL Server 16.0 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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MS SQL Server 16.0 is actively supported. EOL date: January 11, 2033.
EOL Date
Jan 11, 2033
2439 days remaining
Latest Release
16.0.4250.1 CU24+GDR
Standard release
Release Date
Nov 16, 2022
MS SQL Server 16.0 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 16.0 end of life mean?
When MS SQL Server 16.0 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 16.0 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 16.0 reach end of life?
MS SQL Server 16.0 reached end of life on January 11, 2033. That is 2439 days remaining.
Is MS SQL Server 16.0 still supported?
Yes, MS SQL Server 16.0 is currently supported. The EOL date is January 11, 2033.
What should I upgrade to from MS SQL Server 16.0?
The recommended upgrade from MS SQL Server 16.0 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 16.0 past EOL?
When MS SQL Server 16.0 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.