Mandrel 21.2 · Version Status
Mandrel 21.2 End of Life Date
Mandrel 21.2 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Mandrel 21.2 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1572 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Jan 18, 2022
1572 days past EOL
Latest Release
21.2.0.2
LTS release
Release Date
Jul 21, 2021
Mandrel 21.2 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 20.1 |
20.1.0.4 |
Apr 20, 2021 |
EOL |
| 20.2 |
20.2.0.0 |
Jan 8, 2021 |
EOL |
| 20.3 LTS |
20.3.3.0 |
Oct 19, 2021 |
EOL |
| 21.0 |
21.0.0.0 |
Apr 26, 2021 |
EOL |
| 21.1 |
21.1.0.0 |
Jul 20, 2021 |
EOL |
| → 21.2 LTS |
21.2.0.2 |
Jan 18, 2022 |
EOL |
| 21.3 LTS |
21.3.6.0 |
Jul 17, 2023 |
EOL |
| 22.0 |
22.0.0.2 |
Apr 26, 2022 |
EOL |
What does Mandrel 21.2 end of life mean?
When Mandrel 21.2 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 Mandrel 21.2 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Mandrel 25.0 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Mandrel 21.2 reach end of life?
Mandrel 21.2 reached end of life on January 18, 2022. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Mandrel 21.2 still supported?
No. Mandrel 21.2 reached end of life on January 18, 2022 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Mandrel 21.2?
The recommended upgrade from Mandrel 21.2 is
Mandrel 25.0 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Mandrel full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Mandrel 21.2 past EOL?
When Mandrel 21.2 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 Mandrel should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.