Linux Mint 20 · Version Status
Linux Mint 20 End of Life Date
Linux Mint 20 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Linux Mint 20 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 419 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Apr 30, 2025
419 days past EOL
Latest Release
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LTS release
Release Date
Jun 27, 2020
Linux Mint 20 series
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 Linux Mint 20 support is available
Commercial vendors offer security patches beyond EOL — compare your options.
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| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 18.1 |
— |
Apr 1, 2021 |
EOL |
| 18.3 LTS |
— |
May 3, 2021 |
EOL |
| 19 LTS |
— |
Apr 1, 2023 |
EOL |
| 19.1 LTS |
— |
Apr 1, 2023 |
EOL |
| 19.2 LTS |
— |
Apr 1, 2023 |
EOL |
| 19.3 LTS |
— |
Apr 1, 2023 |
EOL |
| lmde4 |
— |
Aug 1, 2022 |
EOL |
| → 20 LTS |
— |
Apr 30, 2025 |
EOL |
What does Linux Mint 20 end of life mean?
When Linux Mint 20 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 Linux Mint 20 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Linux Mint 22.3 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Linux Mint 20 reach end of life?
Linux Mint 20 reached end of life on April 30, 2025. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Linux Mint 20 still supported?
No. Linux Mint 20 reached end of life on April 30, 2025 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Linux Mint 20?
The recommended upgrade from Linux Mint 20 is
Linux Mint 22.3 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Linux Mint full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Linux Mint 20 past EOL?
When Linux Mint 20 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 Linux Mint should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.