OpenZFS 2.1 · Version Status
OpenZFS 2.1 End of Life Date
OpenZFS 2.1 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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OpenZFS 2.1 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 550 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Jan 13, 2025
550 days past EOL
Latest Release
2.1.16
Standard release
Release Date
Apr 19, 2021
OpenZFS 2.1 series
Attack Surface
10/30 Medium tier
CISA KEV Exposure
0/20 Not in KEV
Extended Support
0/10 Available
EOL Risk Score™ — proprietary methodology by endoflife.ai. Factors: EOL recency, attack surface breadth, CISA KEV catalog presence, extended support availability. Updated at every build.
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Extended Support
Extended OpenZFS 2.1 support is available
Commercial vendors offer security patches beyond EOL — compare your options.
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| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 0.8 |
0.8.6 |
Dec 14, 2020 |
EOL |
| 2.0 |
2.0.7 |
Dec 23, 2021 |
EOL |
| → 2.1 |
2.1.16 |
Jan 13, 2025 |
EOL |
| 2.2 |
2.2.10 |
Dec 18, 2025 |
EOL |
| 2.3 |
2.3.8 |
EOL |
Active |
| 2.4 |
2.4.3 |
EOL |
Active |
What does OpenZFS 2.1 end of life mean?
When OpenZFS 2.1 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 OpenZFS 2.1 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to OpenZFS 2.4 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does OpenZFS 2.1 reach end of life?
OpenZFS 2.1 reached end of life on January 13, 2025. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is OpenZFS 2.1 still supported?
No. OpenZFS 2.1 reached end of life on January 13, 2025 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from OpenZFS 2.1?
The recommended upgrade from OpenZFS 2.1 is
OpenZFS 2.4 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
OpenZFS full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running OpenZFS 2.1 past EOL?
When OpenZFS 2.1 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 OpenZFS should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.