Ros 2 eloquent · Version Status
Ros 2 eloquent End of Life Date
Ros 2 eloquent end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Ros 2 eloquent is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1986 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Nov 30, 2020
1986 days past EOL
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
Nov 22, 2019
Ros 2 eloquent series
What does Ros 2 eloquent end of life mean?
When Ros 2 eloquent 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 Ros 2 eloquent past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Ros 2 kilted or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Ros 2 eloquent reach end of life?
Ros 2 eloquent reached end of life on November 30, 2020. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Ros 2 eloquent still supported?
No. Ros 2 eloquent reached end of life on November 30, 2020 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Ros 2 eloquent?
The recommended upgrade from Ros 2 eloquent is
Ros 2 kilted — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Ros 2 full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Ros 2 eloquent past EOL?
When Ros 2 eloquent 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 Ros 2 should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.