Windows 10-1507-iot · Version Status
Windows 10-1507-iot End of Life Date
Windows 10-1507-iot end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Windows 10-1507-iot is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 2006 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Nov 10, 2020
2006 days past EOL
Latest Release
10.0.10240
Standard release
Release Date
Apr 29, 2015
Windows 10-1507-iot series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 5-sp3 |
5.1.2600 |
Apr 8, 2014 |
EOL |
| 6-sp2 |
6.0.6200 |
Apr 11, 2017 |
EOL |
| 7-sp1 |
6.1.7601 |
Jan 14, 2020 |
EOL |
| 8 |
6.2.9200 |
Jan 12, 2016 |
EOL |
| 8.1 |
6.3.9600 |
Jan 10, 2023 |
EOL |
| → 10-1507-iot |
10.0.10240 |
Nov 10, 2020 |
EOL |
| 10-1507 |
10.0.10240 |
May 9, 2017 |
EOL |
| 10-1507-e-lts LTS |
10.0.10240 |
Oct 14, 2025 |
EOL |
What does Windows 10-1507-iot end of life mean?
When Windows 10-1507-iot 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 Windows 10-1507-iot past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Windows 11-26h1-e or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Windows 10-1507-iot reach end of life?
Windows 10-1507-iot reached end of life on November 10, 2020. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Windows 10-1507-iot still supported?
No. Windows 10-1507-iot reached end of life on November 10, 2020 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Windows 10-1507-iot?
The recommended upgrade from Windows 10-1507-iot is
Windows 11-26h1-e — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Windows full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Windows 10-1507-iot past EOL?
When Windows 10-1507-iot 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 Windows should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.