Quest KACE SMA 14.1 · Version Status
Quest KACE SMA 14.1 End of Life Date
Quest KACE SMA 14.1 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Dates read at the vendor's own lifecycle pages (support.quest.com); the source of each date is on the product page.
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Quest KACE SMA 14.1 is actively supported. EOL date: July 13, 2027.
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EOL Date
Jul 13, 2027
269 days remaining
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
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Quest KACE SMA 14.1 series
Attack Surface
10/30 Medium tier
CISA KEV Exposure
20/20 Named in CISA KEV
Extended Support
0/10 Available
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All Quest KACE SMA Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
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| → 14.1 |
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Jul 13, 2027 |
Active |
| 15.0 |
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EOL |
Active |
| 15.1 |
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EOL |
Active |
What does Quest KACE SMA 14.1 end of life mean?
When Quest KACE SMA 14.1 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 Quest KACE SMA 14.1 past its EOL date creates a growing attack surface that a clean scan result does not rule out.
Migrate to Quest KACE SMA 15.1 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Quest KACE SMA 14.1 reach end of life?
Quest KACE SMA 14.1 reaches end of life on July 13, 2027. That is 269 days remaining.
Is Quest KACE SMA 14.1 still supported?
Yes, Quest KACE SMA 14.1 is currently supported. The EOL date is July 13, 2027.
What should I upgrade to from Quest KACE SMA 14.1?
The recommended upgrade from Quest KACE SMA 14.1 is
Quest KACE SMA 15.1 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Quest KACE SMA full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Quest KACE SMA 14.1 past EOL?
When Quest KACE SMA 14.1 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 Quest KACE SMA should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.