macOS 11 · Version Status
macOS 11 End of Life Date
macOS 11 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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macOS 11 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 96 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Feb 2, 2026
96 days past EOL
Latest Release
11.7.11
Standard release
Release Date
Nov 12, 2020
macOS 11 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 10.0 |
10.0.4 |
Jun 22, 2001 |
EOL |
| 10.1 |
10.1.5 |
Jun 6, 2002 |
EOL |
| 10.2 |
10.2.8 |
Oct 3, 2003 |
EOL |
| 10.3 |
10.3.9 |
Apr 15, 2005 |
EOL |
| 10.4 |
10.4.11 |
Nov 14, 2007 |
EOL |
| 10.5 |
10.5.8 |
Aug 13, 2009 |
EOL |
| 10.6 |
10.6.8 |
Jul 25, 2011 |
EOL |
| 10.7 |
10.7.5 |
Oct 4, 2012 |
EOL |
What does macOS 11 end of life mean?
When macOS 11 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 macOS 11 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to macOS 26 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does macOS 11 reach end of life?
macOS 11 reached end of life on February 2, 2026. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is macOS 11 still supported?
No. macOS 11 reached end of life on February 2, 2026 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from macOS 11?
The recommended upgrade from macOS 11 is
macOS 26 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
macOS full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running macOS 11 past EOL?
When macOS 11 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 macOS should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.