Raspberry Pi 4-400 · Version Status
Raspberry Pi 4-400 End of Life Date
Raspberry Pi 4-400 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Raspberry Pi 4-400 is actively supported. EOL date: January 1, 2028.
EOL Date
Jan 1, 2028
602 days remaining
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
Nov 2, 2020
Raspberry Pi 4-400 series
All Raspberry Pi Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1-b |
— |
Jul 14, 2014 |
EOL |
| 1-a |
— |
Nov 10, 2014 |
EOL |
| cm1 |
— |
Jan 1, 2026 |
EOL |
| 1-b+ |
— |
Jan 1, 2030 |
Active |
| 1-a+ |
— |
Jan 1, 2030 |
Active |
| 2-b |
— |
Jan 1, 2026 |
EOL |
| zero |
— |
Jan 1, 2030 |
Active |
| 3-b |
— |
Jan 1, 2028 |
Active |
What does Raspberry Pi 4-400 end of life mean?
When Raspberry Pi 4-400 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 Raspberry Pi 4-400 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Raspberry Pi 5-500+ or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Raspberry Pi 4-400 reach end of life?
Raspberry Pi 4-400 reached end of life on January 1, 2028. That is 602 days remaining.
Is Raspberry Pi 4-400 still supported?
Yes, Raspberry Pi 4-400 is currently supported. The EOL date is January 1, 2028.
What should I upgrade to from Raspberry Pi 4-400?
The recommended upgrade from Raspberry Pi 4-400 is
Raspberry Pi 5-500+ — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Raspberry Pi full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Raspberry Pi 4-400 past EOL?
When Raspberry Pi 4-400 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 Raspberry Pi should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.