Vinyl Cache 8.0 · Version Status
Vinyl Cache 8.0 End of Life Date
Vinyl Cache 8.0 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Vinyl Cache 8.0 reaches end of life on September 15, 2026. Plan your migration now — 129 days remaining.
EOL Date
Sep 15, 2026
129 days remaining
Latest Release
8.0.1
Standard release
Release Date
Sep 15, 2025
Vinyl Cache 8.0 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 6.0 LTS |
6.0.17 |
EOL |
Active |
| 7.0 |
7.0.3 |
Sep 15, 2022 |
EOL |
| 7.1 |
7.1.2 |
Mar 15, 2023 |
EOL |
| 7.2 |
7.2.1 |
Sep 15, 2023 |
EOL |
| 7.3 |
7.3.2 |
Mar 15, 2024 |
EOL |
| 7.4 |
7.4.3 |
Sep 15, 2024 |
EOL |
| 7.5 |
7.5.0 |
Mar 15, 2025 |
EOL |
| 7.6 |
7.6.5 |
Sep 15, 2025 |
EOL |
What does Vinyl Cache 8.0 end of life mean?
When Vinyl Cache 8.0 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 Vinyl Cache 8.0 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Vinyl Cache 9.0 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Vinyl Cache 8.0 reach end of life?
Vinyl Cache 8.0 reached end of life on September 15, 2026. That is 129 days remaining.
Is Vinyl Cache 8.0 still supported?
Vinyl Cache 8.0 is still supported but approaching end of life on September 15, 2026. Begin planning your migration now.
What should I upgrade to from Vinyl Cache 8.0?
The recommended upgrade from Vinyl Cache 8.0 is
Vinyl Cache 9.0 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Vinyl Cache full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Vinyl Cache 8.0 past EOL?
When Vinyl Cache 8.0 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 Vinyl Cache should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.