Openwrt 25.12 · Version Status
Openwrt 25.12 End of Life Date
Openwrt 25.12 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Openwrt 25.12 is actively supported. EOL date: Already EOL.
EOL Date
Already EOL
Supported
Latest Release
25.12.3
Standard release
Release Date
Mar 5, 2026
Openwrt 25.12 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 25.12 end of life mean?
When Openwrt 25.12 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 25.12 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 25.12 reach end of life?
Openwrt 25.12 has already reached end of life.
Is Openwrt 25.12 still supported?
Yes, Openwrt 25.12 is currently supported. The EOL date is Already EOL.
What should I upgrade to from Openwrt 25.12?
The recommended upgrade from Openwrt 25.12 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 25.12 past EOL?
When Openwrt 25.12 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.