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Github Actions Runner Images ubuntu-20.04 End of Life Date
Github Actions Runner Images ubuntu-20.04 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Github Actions Runner Images ubuntu-20.04 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 389 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Apr 15, 2025
389 days past EOL
Latest Release
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Release Date
Jun 2, 2020
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What does Github Actions Runner Images ubuntu-20.04 end of life mean?
When Github Actions Runner Images ubuntu-20.04 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 Github Actions Runner Images ubuntu-20.04 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Github Actions Runner Images macos-26 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Github Actions Runner Images ubuntu-20.04 reach end of life?
Github Actions Runner Images ubuntu-20.04 reached end of life on April 15, 2025. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Github Actions Runner Images ubuntu-20.04 still supported?
No. Github Actions Runner Images ubuntu-20.04 reached end of life on April 15, 2025 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Github Actions Runner Images ubuntu-20.04?
The recommended upgrade from Github Actions Runner Images ubuntu-20.04 is
Github Actions Runner Images macos-26 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
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What are the security risks of running Github Actions Runner Images ubuntu-20.04 past EOL?
When Github Actions Runner Images ubuntu-20.04 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 Github Actions Runner Images should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.