Mxlinux 15 · Version Status
Mxlinux 15 End of Life Date
Mxlinux 15 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Mxlinux 15 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 2139 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Jun 30, 2020
2139 days past EOL
Latest Release
15
Standard release
Release Date
Dec 24, 2015
Mxlinux 15 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 14 |
14.4 |
May 31, 2018 |
EOL |
| → 15 |
15 |
Jun 30, 2020 |
EOL |
| 16 |
16.1 |
Jun 30, 2020 |
EOL |
| 17 |
17.1 |
Jun 30, 2022 |
EOL |
| 18 |
18.3 |
Jun 30, 2022 |
EOL |
| 19 |
19.4 |
Jun 30, 2024 |
EOL |
| 21 |
21.3 |
Jun 30, 2026 |
Warning |
| 23 |
23.6 |
Jun 10, 2028 |
Active |
What does Mxlinux 15 end of life mean?
When Mxlinux 15 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 Mxlinux 15 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Mxlinux 25 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Mxlinux 15 reach end of life?
Mxlinux 15 reached end of life on June 30, 2020. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Mxlinux 15 still supported?
No. Mxlinux 15 reached end of life on June 30, 2020 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Mxlinux 15?
The recommended upgrade from Mxlinux 15 is
Mxlinux 25 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Mxlinux full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Mxlinux 15 past EOL?
When Mxlinux 15 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 Mxlinux should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.