Logstash 6
Logstash 6
The Logstash 6 reached end of service life on Feb 10, 2022 — Logstash no longer ships security patches or fixes for it. Our third-party support keeps it safe to run: 24/7 engineers manage issues, remediate vulnerabilities, and help you maintain compliance.
24/7 engineers own your Logstash 6 incidents end to end.
Mitigation and patch-around guidance when the vendor no longer ships fixes.
Controls evidence and documentation that keep auditors satisfied.
Specifications
- product
- logstash
- release
- 6
- product Label
- Logstash
- release Label
- 6
- codename
- lts
- latest Version
- 6.8.23
- release Date
- 2017-11-08
- maintained
- source Url
- https://endoflife.date/logstash
Lifecycle Dates
- End of Service Life
- Feb 10, 2022
- Last OEM Support
- Feb 10, 2022
OEM vs. 3rd Party Support
See how third-party support compares to the vendor contract for Logstash 6 — monitoring, break/fix, vulnerability work, operations and compliance, before and after EOSL.
| Feature | OEM Support | 3rd Party Support |
|---|---|---|
| Post-EOSL Support | ||
| Break/Fix Support | Until EOSL | |
| 24/7 Monitoring | ||
| Vulnerability Scanning & Remediation | ||
| Managed Operations | ||
| Procedure & Configuration Review | ||
| Compliance & Audit Documentation | Limited | |
| Discounted Migration to Other Platforms |
Why Choose 3rd Party Support for Logstash 6?
Vulnerability Remediation
Scanning, mitigation and patch-around guidance for Logstash 6 when the vendor no longer ships fixes.
Compliance Maintenance
Procedure review, controls evidence and the documentation auditors ask for — maintained continuously, not scrambled at audit time.
24/7 Expert Support
Engineers who know this release monitor, manage and fix issues around the clock — break/fix to managed operations.
Logstash 6 Support: Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Logstash 6 still supported?
Logstash ended support for the Logstash 6 on Feb 10, 2022 — no more patches or fixes from the vendor. Third-party support keeps it covered: our engineers manage issues, remediate vulnerabilities, and help you maintain compliance for as long as you run it.
When is the Logstash 6 end of service life (EOSL) date?
Logstash lists the end of service life for the Logstash 6 as Feb 10, 2022.
Can I keep using the Logstash 6 after its EOSL date?
Yes. EOSL means Logstash stops issuing patches and support — the software itself keeps running. Third-party support covers it from there: issue management, security vulnerability remediation, and the compliance documentation auditors ask for, for as long as you choose to run it.
How much does third-party support for the Logstash 6 cost?
Typically 40-70% below the OEM maintenance renewal price. Exact pricing depends on quantity, service level and location — request a quote and we respond within 24 hours.
Known Vulnerabilities Affecting Logstash 6
3 published CVEs affect the Logstash 6, including 2 rated critical or high severity. Logstash no longer ships security patches for this release — our engineers provide mitigation guidance, workarounds and hardening support.
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | Published | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2019-7612 | CRITICAL | 9.8 | Mar 25, 2019 | A sensitive data disclosure flaw was found in the way Logstash versions before 5.6.15 and 6.6.1 logs malformed URLs. If a malformed URL is specified as part of the Logstash configuration, the credentials for the URL could be inadvertently logged as part of the error message. |
| CVE-2019-7620 | HIGH | 7.5 | Oct 30, 2019 | Logstash versions before 7.4.1 and 6.8.4 contain a denial of service flaw in the Logstash Beats input plugin. An unauthenticated user who is able to connect to the port the Logstash beats input could send a specially crafted network packet that would cause Logstash to stop responding. |
| CVE-2018-3817 | MEDIUM | 6.5 | Mar 30, 2018 | When logging warnings regarding deprecated settings, Logstash before 5.6.6 and 6.x before 6.1.2 could inadvertently log sensitive information. |