Openwrt 24.10 · Version Status
Openwrt 24.10 End of Life Date
Openwrt 24.10 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Openwrt 24.10 reaches end of life on September 5, 2026. Plan your migration now — 119 days remaining.
EOL Date
Sep 5, 2026
119 days remaining
Latest Release
24.10.6
Standard release
Release Date
Feb 4, 2025
Openwrt 24.10 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 17.01 |
17.01.7 |
Feb 1, 2019 |
EOL |
| 18.06 |
18.06.9 |
Jul 1, 2021 |
EOL |
| 19.07 |
19.07.10 |
Apr 30, 2022 |
EOL |
| 21.02 |
21.02.7 |
Apr 30, 2023 |
EOL |
| 22.03 |
22.03.7 |
Apr 11, 2024 |
EOL |
| 23.05 |
23.05.6 |
Aug 16, 2025 |
EOL |
| → 24.10 |
24.10.6 |
Sep 5, 2026 |
Warning |
| 25.12 |
25.12.3 |
EOL |
Active |
What does Openwrt 24.10 end of life mean?
When Openwrt 24.10 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 Openwrt 24.10 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Openwrt 25.12 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Openwrt 24.10 reach end of life?
Openwrt 24.10 reached end of life on September 5, 2026. That is 119 days remaining.
Is Openwrt 24.10 still supported?
Openwrt 24.10 is still supported but approaching end of life on September 5, 2026. Begin planning your migration now.
What should I upgrade to from Openwrt 24.10?
The recommended upgrade from Openwrt 24.10 is
Openwrt 25.12 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Openwrt full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Openwrt 24.10 past EOL?
When Openwrt 24.10 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 Openwrt should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.