PaperCut NG/MF 20 · Version Status
PaperCut NG/MF 20 End of Life Date
PaperCut NG/MF 20 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Dates read at the vendor's own lifecycle pages (papercut.com); the source of each date is on the product page.
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PaperCut NG/MF 20 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 929 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Mar 31, 2024
929 days past EOL
Latest Release
20.1.10
Standard release
Release Date
Jun 24, 2020
PaperCut NG/MF 20 series
Lifecycle detail
PaperCut NG/MF 20 was released on June 24, 2020 and support ended on March 31, 2024 — a supported lifespan of 3 years and 9 months, in line with the 3 years and 8 months median for PaperCut NG/MF releases. The last patch it will ever receive is 20.1.10, published March 14, 2024 — 17 days before support ended. It has been without security patches for 2 years and 7 months. 3 newer PaperCut NG/MF releases have shipped since.
Attack Surface
10/30 Medium tier
CISA KEV Exposure
20/20 Named in CISA 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 PaperCut NG/MF 20 support is available
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All PaperCut NG/MF Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 19 |
19.2.7 |
Dec 31, 2022 |
EOL |
| → 20 |
20.1.10 |
Mar 31, 2024 |
EOL |
| 21 |
21.2.14 |
Nov 30, 2024 |
EOL |
| 22 |
22.1.5 |
Dec 31, 2025 |
EOL |
| 23 |
23.0.9 |
Dec 31, 2026 |
Warning |
| 24 |
24.1.10 |
EOL |
Active |
| 25 |
25.0.13 |
EOL |
Active |
| 26 |
26.0.5 |
EOL |
Active |
What does PaperCut NG/MF 20 end of life mean?
When PaperCut NG/MF 20 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: A CVE-based scan does not show the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Some scanners flag unsupported versions of common products, but coverage varies, and none of them give you the date in advance. Running PaperCut NG/MF 20 past its EOL date creates a growing attack surface that a clean scan result does not rule out.
Migrate to PaperCut NG/MF 26 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does PaperCut NG/MF 20 reach end of life?
PaperCut NG/MF 20 reached end of life on March 31, 2024. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is PaperCut NG/MF 20 still supported?
No. PaperCut NG/MF 20 reached end of life on March 31, 2024 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from PaperCut NG/MF 20?
The recommended upgrade from PaperCut NG/MF 20 is
PaperCut NG/MF 26 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
PaperCut NG/MF full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running PaperCut NG/MF 20 past EOL?
When PaperCut NG/MF 20 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no vendor fix. A CVE-based scan does not show this — it is the CVE blind spot; some scanners flag unsupported versions of common products, but coverage varies and none give the date in advance. Organizations running EOL PaperCut NG/MF should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.