ROS 2 lyrical · Version Status
ROS 2 lyrical End of Life Date
ROS 2 lyrical end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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ROS 2 lyrical is actively supported. EOL date: May 31, 2031.
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EOL Date
May 31, 2031
1735 days remaining
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
May 22, 2026
ROS 2 lyrical series
Lifecycle detail
ROS 2 lyrical was released on May 22, 2026 and support is scheduled to end on May 31, 2031 — a planned supported lifespan of 5 years, longer than the 1 year and 7 months median for ROS 2 releases.
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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What does ROS 2 lyrical end of life mean?
When ROS 2 lyrical 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 lyrical past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to ROS 2 lyrical or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does ROS 2 lyrical reach end of life?
ROS 2 lyrical reached end of life on May 31, 2031. That is 1735 days remaining.
Is ROS 2 lyrical still supported?
Yes, ROS 2 lyrical is currently supported. The EOL date is May 31, 2031.
What should I upgrade to from ROS 2 lyrical?
The recommended upgrade from ROS 2 lyrical is
ROS 2 lyrical — the latest actively supported version. Check the
ROS 2 full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running ROS 2 lyrical past EOL?
When ROS 2 lyrical 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.