cnspec 8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
cnspec 8 reached end of life on 23 Jan 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
986 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to cnspec 14. Check your versioncnspec version
Support timeline
Official dates from the cnspec release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 9 Mar 2023 | 3y 7mo ago |
| Active Support ended | 5 Oct 2023 | security fixes only after this |
| Security Support ended | 23 Jan 2024 | 2y 8mo ago |
| Latest release | 8.28.4 · 20 Sept 2023 | final |
Where to go from 8
Recommended target: cnspec 14.
The newest actively supported branch is cnspec 14 (latest release 14.2.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is cnspec 8 still safe to use?
cnspec 8 reached end of life on 23 Jan 2024, 986 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download cnspec 8?
Yes — the final release (8.28.4) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade cnspec 8 to?
Upgrade to cnspec 14, the newest actively supported branch.