Surface go-4 · Version Status
Surface go-4 End of Life Date
Surface go-4 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Surface go-4 is actively supported. EOL date: September 21, 2029.
EOL Date
Sep 21, 2029
1231 days remaining
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
Sep 21, 2023
Surface go-4 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| rt |
— |
Apr 11, 2017 |
EOL |
| pro |
— |
Apr 11, 2017 |
EOL |
| pro-2 |
— |
Apr 10, 2018 |
EOL |
| 2 |
— |
Apr 10, 2018 |
EOL |
| pro-3 |
— |
Nov 13, 2021 |
EOL |
| 3 |
— |
Nov 13, 2021 |
EOL |
| hub-84 |
— |
Nov 30, 2022 |
EOL |
| hub-55 |
— |
Nov 30, 2022 |
EOL |
What does Surface go-4 end of life mean?
When Surface go-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 Surface go-4 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Surface laptop-5g-for-business or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Surface go-4 reach end of life?
Surface go-4 reached end of life on September 21, 2029. That is 1231 days remaining.
Is Surface go-4 still supported?
Yes, Surface go-4 is currently supported. The EOL date is September 21, 2029.
What should I upgrade to from Surface go-4?
The recommended upgrade from Surface go-4 is
Surface laptop-5g-for-business — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Surface full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Surface go-4 past EOL?
When Surface go-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 Surface should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.