Icinga 2.12 · Version Status
Icinga 2.12 End of Life Date
Icinga 2.12 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Icinga 2.12 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1032 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Jul 12, 2023
1032 days past EOL
Latest Release
2.12.12
Standard release
Release Date
Aug 3, 2020
Icinga 2.12 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1 |
1.14.2 |
Dec 31, 2018 |
EOL |
| 2.0 |
2.0.2 |
Aug 29, 2014 |
EOL |
| 2.1 |
2.1.1 |
Nov 17, 2014 |
EOL |
| 2.2 |
2.2.4 |
Mar 9, 2015 |
EOL |
| 2.3 |
2.3.11 |
Nov 16, 2015 |
EOL |
| 2.4 |
2.4.10 |
Aug 22, 2016 |
EOL |
| 2.5 |
2.5.4 |
Dec 13, 2016 |
EOL |
| 2.6 |
2.6.3 |
Aug 2, 2017 |
EOL |
What does Icinga 2.12 end of life mean?
When Icinga 2.12 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 Icinga 2.12 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Icinga 2.16 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Icinga 2.12 reach end of life?
Icinga 2.12 reached end of life on July 12, 2023. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Icinga 2.12 still supported?
No. Icinga 2.12 reached end of life on July 12, 2023 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Icinga 2.12?
The recommended upgrade from Icinga 2.12 is
Icinga 2.16 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Icinga full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Icinga 2.12 past EOL?
When Icinga 2.12 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 Icinga should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.