iOS 12 · Version Status
iOS 12 End of Life Date
iOS 12 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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iOS 12 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 103 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Jan 26, 2026
103 days past EOL
Latest Release
12.5.8
Standard release
Release Date
Sep 17, 2018
iOS 12 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 5 |
5.1.1 |
Nov 1, 2012 |
EOL |
| 6 |
6.1.6 |
Sep 26, 2013 |
EOL |
| 7 |
7.1.2 |
Oct 20, 2014 |
EOL |
| 8 |
8.4.1 |
Sep 30, 2015 |
EOL |
| 9 |
9.3.6 |
Jul 22, 2019 |
EOL |
| 10 |
10.3.4 |
Jul 22, 2019 |
EOL |
| 11 |
11.4.1 |
Oct 8, 2018 |
EOL |
| → 12 |
12.5.8 |
Jan 26, 2026 |
EOL |
What does iOS 12 end of life mean?
When iOS 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 iOS 12 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to iOS 26 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does iOS 12 reach end of life?
iOS 12 reached end of life on January 26, 2026. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is iOS 12 still supported?
No. iOS 12 reached end of life on January 26, 2026 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from iOS 12?
The recommended upgrade from iOS 12 is
iOS 26 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
iOS full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running iOS 12 past EOL?
When iOS 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 iOS should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.