Linuxmint 20.3 · Version Status
Linuxmint 20.3 End of Life Date
Linuxmint 20.3 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Linuxmint 20.3 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 374 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Apr 30, 2025
374 days past EOL
Latest Release
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LTS release
Release Date
Jan 7, 2022
Linuxmint 20.3 series
| 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 Linuxmint 20.3 end of life mean?
When Linuxmint 20.3 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 Linuxmint 20.3 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Linuxmint 22.3 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Linuxmint 20.3 reach end of life?
Linuxmint 20.3 reached end of life on April 30, 2025. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Linuxmint 20.3 still supported?
No. Linuxmint 20.3 reached end of life on April 30, 2025 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Linuxmint 20.3?
The recommended upgrade from Linuxmint 20.3 is
Linuxmint 22.3 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Linuxmint full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Linuxmint 20.3 past EOL?
When Linuxmint 20.3 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 Linuxmint should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.