Nginx 1.8 · Version Status
Nginx 1.8 End of Life Date
Nginx 1.8 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Nginx 1.8 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 3665 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Apr 26, 2016
3665 days past EOL
Latest Release
1.8.1
Standard release
Release Date
Apr 21, 2015
Nginx 1.8 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1.0 |
1.0.15 |
Apr 23, 2012 |
EOL |
| 1.2 |
1.2.9 |
Apr 24, 2013 |
EOL |
| 1.4 |
1.4.7 |
Apr 24, 2014 |
EOL |
| 1.6 |
1.6.3 |
Apr 21, 2015 |
EOL |
| → 1.8 |
1.8.1 |
Apr 26, 2016 |
EOL |
| 1.10 |
1.10.3 |
Apr 12, 2017 |
EOL |
| 1.12 |
1.12.2 |
Apr 17, 2018 |
EOL |
| 1.14 |
1.14.2 |
Apr 23, 2019 |
EOL |
What does Nginx 1.8 end of life mean?
When Nginx 1.8 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 Nginx 1.8 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Nginx 1.30 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Nginx 1.8 reach end of life?
Nginx 1.8 reached end of life on April 26, 2016. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Nginx 1.8 still supported?
No. Nginx 1.8 reached end of life on April 26, 2016 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Nginx 1.8?
The recommended upgrade from Nginx 1.8 is
Nginx 1.30 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Nginx full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Nginx 1.8 past EOL?
When Nginx 1.8 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 Nginx should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.