Zentyal 8 · Version Status
Zentyal 8 End of Life Date
Zentyal 8 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Zentyal 8 is actively supported. EOL date: Already EOL.
EOL Date
Already EOL
Supported
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
Feb 29, 2024
Zentyal 8 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 8 end of life mean?
When Zentyal 8 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 8 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 8 reach end of life?
Zentyal 8 has already reached end of life.
Is Zentyal 8 still supported?
Yes, Zentyal 8 is currently supported. The EOL date is Already EOL.
What should I upgrade to from Zentyal 8?
The recommended upgrade from Zentyal 8 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 8 past EOL?
When Zentyal 8 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.