Debian 13 · Version Status
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.
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Debian 13 is actively supported. EOL date: August 9, 2028.
EOL Date
Aug 9, 2028
823 days remaining
Latest Release
13.4
Standard release
Release Date
Aug 9, 2025
Debian 13 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 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 823 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.