Nix 2.16 · Version Status
Nix 2.16 End of Life Date
Nix 2.16 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Nix 2.16 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 785 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Mar 15, 2024
785 days past EOL
Latest Release
2.16.3
Standard release
Release Date
May 31, 2023
Nix 2.16 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1 |
1.11.16 |
Feb 22, 2018 |
EOL |
| 2.0 |
2.0.4 |
Sep 3, 2018 |
EOL |
| 2.1 |
2.1.3 |
Jan 11, 2019 |
EOL |
| 2.2 |
2.2.2 |
Sep 4, 2019 |
EOL |
| 2.3 |
2.3.18 |
Nov 1, 2021 |
EOL |
| 2.4 |
2.4 |
Dec 13, 2021 |
EOL |
| 2.5 |
2.5.1 |
Jan 25, 2022 |
EOL |
| 2.6 |
2.6.1 |
Mar 7, 2022 |
EOL |
What does Nix 2.16 end of life mean?
When Nix 2.16 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 Nix 2.16 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Nix 2.34 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Nix 2.16 reach end of life?
Nix 2.16 reached end of life on March 15, 2024. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Nix 2.16 still supported?
No. Nix 2.16 reached end of life on March 15, 2024 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Nix 2.16?
The recommended upgrade from Nix 2.16 is
Nix 2.34 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Nix full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Nix 2.16 past EOL?
When Nix 2.16 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 Nix should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.