Dovecot 2.0 · Version Status
Dovecot 2.0 End of Life Date
Dovecot 2.0 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Dovecot 2.0 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 4877 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Apr 11, 2013
4877 days past EOL
Latest Release
2.0.15
Standard release
Release Date
Aug 16, 2010
Dovecot 2.0 series
Lifecycle detail
Dovecot 2.0 was released on August 16, 2010 and support ended on April 11, 2013 — a supported lifespan of 2 years and 8 months, shorter than the 5 years and 10 months median for Dovecot releases. The last patch it will ever receive is 2.0.15, published September 16, 2011 — 1 year and 7 months before support ended. It has been without security patches for 13 years and 4 months. 2 newer Dovecot releases have shipped since.
Attack Surface
10/30 Medium tier
CISA KEV Exposure
0/20 Not in 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.
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Extended Support
Extended Dovecot 2.0 support is available
Commercial vendors offer security patches beyond EOL. Compare your options.
Compare Options →
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| → 2.0 |
2.0.15 |
Apr 11, 2013 |
EOL |
| 2.1 |
2.1.16 |
Dec 22, 2017 |
EOL |
| 2.2 |
2.2.36.4 |
Jan 24, 2025 |
EOL |
| 2.3 |
2.3.21.1 |
EOL |
Active |
| 2.4 |
2.4.4 |
EOL |
Active |
What does Dovecot 2.0 end of life mean?
When Dovecot 2.0 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 Dovecot 2.0 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Dovecot 2.4 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Dovecot 2.0 reach end of life?
Dovecot 2.0 reached end of life on April 11, 2013. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Dovecot 2.0 still supported?
No. Dovecot 2.0 reached end of life on April 11, 2013 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Dovecot 2.0?
The recommended upgrade from Dovecot 2.0 is
Dovecot 2.4 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Dovecot full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Dovecot 2.0 past EOL?
When Dovecot 2.0 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 Dovecot should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.