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Progress WS_FTP Server 2022 (8.8) End of Life Date
Progress WS_FTP Server 2022 (8.8) end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data reconciled from official vendor documentation and endoflife.date at every build; the source of each date is on the product page.
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Progress WS_FTP Server 2022 (8.8) is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 97 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Jul 4, 2026
97 days past EOL
Latest Release
8.8.12
Standard release
Release Date
Dec 6, 2022
Progress WS_FTP Server 2022 (8.8) series
Lifecycle detail
Progress WS_FTP Server 8.8 was released on December 6, 2022 and support ended on July 4, 2026 — a supported lifespan of 3 years and 7 months, longer than the 2 years and 6 months median for Progress WS_FTP Server releases. The last patch it will ever receive is 8.8.12, published August 28, 2025 — 10 months before support ended. It has been without security patches for 3 months.
Attack Surface
10/30 Medium tier
CISA KEV Exposure
0/20 Not in KEV
Extended Support
0/10 Available
EOL Risk Score™ — proprietary methodology by endoflife.ai. Factors: EOL recency, attack surface breadth, CISA KEV catalog presence, extended support availability. Updated at every build.
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What does Progress WS_FTP Server 2022 (8.8) end of life mean?
When Progress WS_FTP Server 2022 (8.8) 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: 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 Progress WS_FTP Server 2022 (8.8) past its EOL date creates a growing attack surface that a clean scan result does not rule out.
Migrate to Progress WS_FTP Server 2025 (10.0) or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Progress WS_FTP Server 2022 (8.8) reach end of life?
Progress WS_FTP Server 2022 (8.8) reached end of life on July 4, 2026. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Progress WS_FTP Server 2022 (8.8) still supported?
No. Progress WS_FTP Server 2022 (8.8) reached end of life on July 4, 2026 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Progress WS_FTP Server 2022 (8.8)?
The recommended upgrade from Progress WS_FTP Server 2022 (8.8) is
Progress WS_FTP Server 2025 (10.0) — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Progress WS_FTP Server full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Progress WS_FTP Server 2022 (8.8) past EOL?
When Progress WS_FTP Server 2022 (8.8) 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 Progress WS_FTP Server should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.