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Redhat Jboss Eap 8 End of Life Date
Redhat Jboss Eap 8 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Redhat Jboss Eap 8 is actively supported. EOL date: February 5, 2031.
EOL Date
Feb 5, 2031
1733 days remaining
Latest Release
8.1.5
Standard release
Release Date
Feb 5, 2024
Redhat Jboss Eap 8 series
All Redhat Jboss Eap Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 4.2 |
4.2.0.CP09 |
Jun 30, 2012 |
EOL |
| 4.3 |
4.3.0 CP10 |
Jan 31, 2013 |
EOL |
| 5 |
5.2.0 |
Nov 30, 2016 |
EOL |
| 6 |
6.4.24 |
Jun 30, 2019 |
EOL |
| 7 |
7.4.23 |
Jun 30, 2025 |
EOL |
| → 8 |
8.1.5 |
Feb 5, 2031 |
Active |
What does Redhat Jboss Eap 8 end of life mean?
When Redhat Jboss Eap 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 Redhat Jboss Eap 8 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Redhat Jboss Eap 8 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Redhat Jboss Eap 8 reach end of life?
Redhat Jboss Eap 8 reached end of life on February 5, 2031. That is 1733 days remaining.
Is Redhat Jboss Eap 8 still supported?
Yes, Redhat Jboss Eap 8 is currently supported. The EOL date is February 5, 2031.
What should I upgrade to from Redhat Jboss Eap 8?
The recommended upgrade from Redhat Jboss Eap 8 is
Redhat Jboss Eap 8 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Redhat Jboss Eap full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Redhat Jboss Eap 8 past EOL?
When Redhat Jboss Eap 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 Redhat Jboss Eap should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.