Cisco IOS XE 17.8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Cisco IOS XE 17.8 reached end of life on 11 Apr 2023. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Cisco IOS XE release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 11 Apr 2022 | — |
| End of life | 11 Apr 2023 | 3.3 years ago |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from 17.8
Recommended target: Cisco IOS XE 17.18 (supported until 8 Aug 2029).
The newest actively supported branch is Cisco IOS XE 17.18 (latest release ).
Frequently asked questions
Is Cisco IOS XE 17.8 still safe to use?
Cisco IOS XE 17.8 reached end of life on 11 Apr 2023, 1,216 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Cisco IOS XE 17.8?
Yes — the final release (17.8) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Cisco IOS XE 17.8 to?
Upgrade to Cisco IOS XE 17.18, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 8 Aug 2029).