Splunk 9.4 · Version Status
Splunk 9.4 End of Life Date
Splunk 9.4 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Splunk 9.4 is actively supported. EOL date: December 16, 2026.
EOL Date
Dec 16, 2026
221 days remaining
Latest Release
9.4.7
Standard release
Release Date
Dec 16, 2024
Splunk 9.4 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 7.0 |
7.0.13.1 |
Jan 31, 2020 |
EOL |
| 7.1 |
7.1.10 |
Oct 31, 2020 |
EOL |
| 7.2 |
7.2.10.1 |
Apr 30, 2021 |
EOL |
| 7.3 |
7.3.9 |
Oct 22, 2021 |
EOL |
| 8.0 |
8.0.10 |
Oct 22, 2021 |
EOL |
| 8.1 |
8.1.14 |
Apr 19, 2023 |
EOL |
| 8.2 |
8.2.12 |
May 12, 2023 |
EOL |
| 9.0 |
9.0.10 |
Jun 14, 2024 |
EOL |
What does Splunk 9.4 end of life mean?
When Splunk 9.4 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 Splunk 9.4 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Splunk 10.0 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Splunk 9.4 reach end of life?
Splunk 9.4 reached end of life on December 16, 2026. That is 221 days remaining.
Is Splunk 9.4 still supported?
Yes, Splunk 9.4 is currently supported. The EOL date is December 16, 2026.
What should I upgrade to from Splunk 9.4?
The recommended upgrade from Splunk 9.4 is
Splunk 10.0 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Splunk full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Splunk 9.4 past EOL?
When Splunk 9.4 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 Splunk should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.