Ros 2 humble · Version Status
Ros 2 humble End of Life Date
Ros 2 humble end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Ros 2 humble is actively supported. EOL date: May 31, 2027.
EOL Date
May 31, 2027
387 days remaining
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
May 23, 2022
Ros 2 humble series
What does Ros 2 humble end of life mean?
When Ros 2 humble 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 humble 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 humble reach end of life?
Ros 2 humble reached end of life on May 31, 2027. That is 387 days remaining.
Is Ros 2 humble still supported?
Yes, Ros 2 humble is currently supported. The EOL date is May 31, 2027.
What should I upgrade to from Ros 2 humble?
The recommended upgrade from Ros 2 humble 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 humble past EOL?
When Ros 2 humble 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.