Photon OS 2.0 · Version Status
Photon OS 2.0 End of Life Date
Photon OS 2.0 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Photon OS 2.0 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1356 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Dec 1, 2022
1356 days past EOL
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
Nov 1, 2017
Photon OS 2.0 series
Lifecycle detail
Photon OS 2.0 was released on November 1, 2017 and support ended on December 1, 2022 — a supported lifespan of 5 years and 1 month, shorter than the 6 years and 8 months median for Photon OS releases. It has been without security patches for 3 years and 9 months. 1 newer Photon OS release has shipped since.
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 Photon OS 2.0 support is available
Commercial vendors offer security patches beyond EOL. Compare your options.
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| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1.0 |
— |
Feb 28, 2022 |
EOL |
| → 2.0 |
— |
Dec 1, 2022 |
EOL |
| 3.0 |
— |
Oct 2, 2025 |
EOL |
| 4.0 |
— |
Oct 11, 2027 |
Active |
| 5.0 |
— |
EOL |
Active |
What does Photon OS 2.0 end of life mean?
When Photon OS 2.0 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 Photon OS 2.0 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Photon OS 5.0 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Photon OS 2.0 reach end of life?
Photon OS 2.0 reached end of life on December 1, 2022. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Photon OS 2.0 still supported?
No. Photon OS 2.0 reached end of life on December 1, 2022 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Photon OS 2.0?
The recommended upgrade from Photon OS 2.0 is
Photon OS 5.0 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Photon OS full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Photon OS 2.0 past EOL?
When Photon OS 2.0 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 Photon OS should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.