Antix 21 · Version Status
Antix 21 End of Life Date
Antix 21 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Antix 21 reaches end of life on June 30, 2026. Plan your migration now — 52 days remaining.
EOL Date
Jun 30, 2026
52 days remaining
Latest Release
22
Standard release
Release Date
Oct 31, 2021
Antix 21 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 15 |
15 |
Jun 30, 2020 |
EOL |
| 16 |
16.3 |
Jun 30, 2020 |
EOL |
| 17 |
17.4.1 |
Jun 30, 2022 |
EOL |
| 19 |
19.5 |
Jun 30, 2024 |
EOL |
| → 21 |
22 |
Jun 30, 2026 |
Warning |
| 23 |
23 |
Jun 10, 2028 |
Active |
What does Antix 21 end of life mean?
When Antix 21 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 Antix 21 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Antix 23 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Antix 21 reach end of life?
Antix 21 reached end of life on June 30, 2026. That is 52 days remaining.
Is Antix 21 still supported?
Antix 21 is still supported but approaching end of life on June 30, 2026. Begin planning your migration now.
What should I upgrade to from Antix 21?
The recommended upgrade from Antix 21 is
Antix 23 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Antix full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Antix 21 past EOL?
When Antix 21 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 Antix should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.