Proxmox VE 8 · Version Status
Proxmox VE 8 End of Life Date
Proxmox VE 8 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Proxmox VE 8 reaches end of life on August 31, 2026. Plan your migration now — 69 days remaining.
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EOL Date
Aug 31, 2026
69 days remaining
Latest Release
8.4
Standard release
Release Date
Jun 22, 2023
Proxmox VE 8 series
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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Extended Support
Extended Proxmox VE 8 support is available
Commercial vendors offer security patches beyond EOL — compare your options.
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| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1 |
1.9 |
Jan 31, 2013 |
EOL |
| 2 |
2.3 |
May 31, 2014 |
EOL |
| 3 |
3.4 |
Feb 28, 2017 |
EOL |
| 4 |
4.4 |
Jun 30, 2018 |
EOL |
| 5 |
5.4 |
Jul 31, 2020 |
EOL |
| 6 |
6.4 |
Sep 30, 2022 |
EOL |
| 7 |
7.4 |
Jul 31, 2024 |
EOL |
| → 8 |
8.4 |
Aug 31, 2026 |
Warning |
What does Proxmox VE 8 end of life mean?
When Proxmox VE 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 Proxmox VE 8 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Proxmox VE 9 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Proxmox VE 8 reach end of life?
Proxmox VE 8 reached end of life on August 31, 2026. That is 69 days remaining.
Is Proxmox VE 8 still supported?
Proxmox VE 8 is still supported but approaching end of life on August 31, 2026. Begin planning your migration now.
What should I upgrade to from Proxmox VE 8?
The recommended upgrade from Proxmox VE 8 is
Proxmox VE 9 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Proxmox VE full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Proxmox VE 8 past EOL?
When Proxmox VE 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 Proxmox VE should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.