Phpmyadmin 4.8 · Version Status
Phpmyadmin 4.8 End of Life Date
Phpmyadmin 4.8 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Phpmyadmin 4.8 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 2531 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Jun 4, 2019
2531 days past EOL
Latest Release
4.8.5
Standard release
Release Date
Apr 7, 2018
Phpmyadmin 4.8 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 4.0 LTS |
4.0.10.20 |
Apr 1, 2017 |
EOL |
| 4.1 |
4.1.14.8 |
Jan 1, 2015 |
EOL |
| 4.2 |
4.2.13.3 |
Jul 1, 2015 |
EOL |
| 4.3 |
4.3.13.3 |
Oct 1, 2015 |
EOL |
| 4.4 |
4.4.15.10 |
Oct 1, 2016 |
EOL |
| 4.5 |
4.5.5.1 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
EOL |
| 4.6 |
4.6.6 |
Apr 1, 2017 |
EOL |
| 4.7 |
4.7.9 |
Apr 7, 2018 |
EOL |
What does Phpmyadmin 4.8 end of life mean?
When Phpmyadmin 4.8 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 Phpmyadmin 4.8 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Phpmyadmin 5.2 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Phpmyadmin 4.8 reach end of life?
Phpmyadmin 4.8 reached end of life on June 4, 2019. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Phpmyadmin 4.8 still supported?
No. Phpmyadmin 4.8 reached end of life on June 4, 2019 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Phpmyadmin 4.8?
The recommended upgrade from Phpmyadmin 4.8 is
Phpmyadmin 5.2 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Phpmyadmin full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Phpmyadmin 4.8 past EOL?
When Phpmyadmin 4.8 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 Phpmyadmin should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.