MX Linux 18 · Version Status
MX Linux 18 End of Life Date
MX Linux 18 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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MX Linux 18 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1454 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Jun 30, 2022
1454 days past EOL
Latest Release
18.3
Standard release
Release Date
Dec 20, 2018
MX Linux 18 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 MX Linux 18 support is available
Commercial vendors offer security patches beyond EOL — compare your options.
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| 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 MX Linux 18 end of life mean?
When MX Linux 18 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 MX Linux 18 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to MX Linux 25 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does MX Linux 18 reach end of life?
MX Linux 18 reached end of life on June 30, 2022. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is MX Linux 18 still supported?
No. MX Linux 18 reached end of life on June 30, 2022 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from MX Linux 18?
The recommended upgrade from MX Linux 18 is
MX Linux 25 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
MX Linux full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running MX Linux 18 past EOL?
When MX Linux 18 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 MX Linux should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.