Solr 8 · Version Status
Solr 8 End of Life Date
Solr 8 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Solr 8 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 561 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Oct 25, 2024
561 days past EOL
Latest Release
8.11.4
Standard release
Release Date
Mar 13, 2019
Solr 8 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1 |
1.4.1 |
Supported |
Active |
| 3 |
3.6.2 |
Supported |
Active |
| 4 |
4.10.4 |
Supported |
Active |
| 5 |
5.5.5 |
Oct 24, 2017 |
EOL |
| 6 |
6.6.6 |
Mar 13, 2019 |
EOL |
| 7 |
7.7.3 |
May 11, 2022 |
EOL |
| → 8 |
8.11.4 |
Oct 25, 2024 |
EOL |
| 9 |
9.10.1 |
EOL |
Active |
What does Solr 8 end of life mean?
When Solr 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 Solr 8 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Solr 10 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Solr 8 reach end of life?
Solr 8 reached end of life on October 25, 2024. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Solr 8 still supported?
No. Solr 8 reached end of life on October 25, 2024 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Solr 8?
The recommended upgrade from Solr 8 is
Solr 10 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Solr full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Solr 8 past EOL?
When Solr 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 Solr should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.