Zentyal 4 · Version Status
Zentyal 4 End of Life Date
Zentyal 4 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Zentyal 4 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 3781 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Jan 1, 2016
3781 days past EOL
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
Oct 31, 2014
Zentyal 4 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 2.2 |
— |
Sep 1, 2012 |
EOL |
| 3.0 |
— |
Sep 1, 2013 |
EOL |
| 3.2 |
— |
Oct 1, 2014 |
EOL |
| → 4 |
— |
Jan 1, 2016 |
EOL |
| 5 |
— |
Nov 1, 2018 |
EOL |
| 6 |
— |
Jan 1, 2021 |
EOL |
| 7 |
— |
Feb 1, 2024 |
EOL |
| 8 |
— |
EOL |
Active |
What does Zentyal 4 end of life mean?
When Zentyal 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 Zentyal 4 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Zentyal 8 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Zentyal 4 reach end of life?
Zentyal 4 reached end of life on January 1, 2016. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Zentyal 4 still supported?
No. Zentyal 4 reached end of life on January 1, 2016 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Zentyal 4?
The recommended upgrade from Zentyal 4 is
Zentyal 8 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Zentyal full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Zentyal 4 past EOL?
When Zentyal 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 Zentyal should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.