Mxlinux 23 · Version Status
Mxlinux 23 End of Life Date
Mxlinux 23 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Mxlinux 23 is actively supported. EOL date: June 10, 2028.
EOL Date
Jun 10, 2028
763 days remaining
Latest Release
23.6
Standard release
Release Date
Jul 31, 2023
Mxlinux 23 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 23 end of life mean?
When Mxlinux 23 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 23 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 23 reach end of life?
Mxlinux 23 reached end of life on June 10, 2028. That is 763 days remaining.
Is Mxlinux 23 still supported?
Yes, Mxlinux 23 is currently supported. The EOL date is June 10, 2028.
What should I upgrade to from Mxlinux 23?
The recommended upgrade from Mxlinux 23 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 23 past EOL?
When Mxlinux 23 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.