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Raspberry Pi zero-2-w End of Life Date
Raspberry Pi zero-2-w end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Raspberry Pi zero-2-w is actively supported. EOL date: January 1, 2030.
EOL Date
Jan 1, 2030
1333 days remaining
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
Oct 28, 2021
Raspberry Pi zero-2-w 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 zero-2-w end of life mean?
When Raspberry Pi zero-2-w 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 zero-2-w 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 zero-2-w reach end of life?
Raspberry Pi zero-2-w reached end of life on January 1, 2030. That is 1333 days remaining.
Is Raspberry Pi zero-2-w still supported?
Yes, Raspberry Pi zero-2-w is currently supported. The EOL date is January 1, 2030.
What should I upgrade to from Raspberry Pi zero-2-w?
The recommended upgrade from Raspberry Pi zero-2-w 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 zero-2-w past EOL?
When Raspberry Pi zero-2-w 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.