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Debian 13 End of Life Date

Debian 13 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.

✓ Debian 13 is actively supported. EOL date: August 9, 2028.
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EOL Date
Aug 9, 2028
731 days remaining
Latest Release
13.6
Standard release
Release Date
Aug 9, 2025
Debian 13 series
Extended Support
Jun 30, 2030
Debian LTS · free
Lifecycle detail

Debian 13 was released on August 9, 2025 and support is scheduled to end on August 9, 2028 — a planned supported lifespan of 3 years, in line with the 3 years median for Debian releases. Its most recent patch is 13.6, published July 11, 2026.

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50 / 100
Medium Risk
EOL Risk Score™  How is this calculated? →
EOL Recency
0/40
Attack Surface
30/30 Critical tier
CISA KEV Exposure
20/20 Named in CISA KEV
Extended Support
0/10 Available
EOL Risk Score™ — proprietary methodology by endoflife.ai. Factors: EOL recency, attack surface breadth, CISA KEV catalog presence, extended support availability. Updated at every build. Methodology →  ·  View score card →
All Debian Versions
VersionLatestEOL DateStatus
1.1 1.1 Dec 12, 1996 EOL
1.2 1.2 Oct 23, 1997 EOL
1.3 1.3.1 r.6 Dec 8, 1998 EOL
2.0 2.0r5 Feb 15, 1999 EOL
2.1 2.1r5 Sep 30, 2000 EOL
2.2 2.2r7 Jun 30, 2003 EOL
3.0 3.0r6 Jun 30, 2006 EOL
3.1 3.1r8 Mar 31, 2008 EOL

What does Debian 13 end of life mean?

When Debian 13 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 Debian 13 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.

Migrate to Debian 13 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.

Frequently Asked Questions
When does Debian 13 reach end of life?
Debian 13 reached end of life on August 9, 2028. That is 731 days remaining.
Is Debian 13 still supported?
Yes, Debian 13 is currently supported. The EOL date is August 9, 2028.
What should I upgrade to from Debian 13?
The recommended upgrade from Debian 13 is Debian 13 — the latest actively supported version. Check the Debian full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Debian 13 past EOL?
When Debian 13 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 Debian should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.
Does Debian track end-of-life by point release (e.g. Debian 13.1, Debian 13.2)?
No — Debian end-of-life dates apply to the entire 13.x release series, not individual point releases. A point release like Debian 13.1 or Debian 13.2 shares the same EOL date as Debian 13. Security patches stop for the entire 13.x line on that date, regardless of which patch version you are running. Check the table above for EOL dates by major version series.
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