Openvpn 2.6 · Version Status
Openvpn 2.6 End of Life Date
Openvpn 2.6 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Openvpn 2.6 is actively supported. EOL date: August 31, 2028.
EOL Date
Aug 31, 2028
845 days remaining
Latest Release
2.6.20
Standard release
Release Date
Jan 25, 2023
Openvpn 2.6 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 2.1 |
2.1.4 |
Nov 30, 2011 |
EOL |
| 2.2 |
2.2.3 |
Nov 30, 2015 |
EOL |
| 2.3 |
2.3.18 |
Jun 30, 2021 |
EOL |
| 2.4 |
2.4.12 |
Mar 31, 2023 |
EOL |
| 2.5 |
2.5.11 |
Jul 31, 2025 |
EOL |
| → 2.6 |
2.6.20 |
Aug 31, 2028 |
Active |
| 2.7 |
2.7.4 |
EOL |
Active |
What does Openvpn 2.6 end of life mean?
When Openvpn 2.6 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 Openvpn 2.6 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Openvpn 2.7 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Openvpn 2.6 reach end of life?
Openvpn 2.6 reached end of life on August 31, 2028. That is 845 days remaining.
Is Openvpn 2.6 still supported?
Yes, Openvpn 2.6 is currently supported. The EOL date is August 31, 2028.
What should I upgrade to from Openvpn 2.6?
The recommended upgrade from Openvpn 2.6 is
Openvpn 2.7 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Openvpn full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Openvpn 2.6 past EOL?
When Openvpn 2.6 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 Openvpn should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.