Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for Debian 12?

Accepted Answer

Debian 12 has an EOL Risk Score™ of 65 out of 100, placing it in the High risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: EOL Recency (15/40), Attack Surface (30/30), CISA KEV Exposure (20/20), and Extended Support Availability (0/10).

Question 2

Is Debian 12 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Debian 12 is currently supported. End of life is scheduled for July 11, 2026. Plan your migration before that date to avoid security risk.

Question 3

When does Debian 12 reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

Debian 12 reached (or will reach) end of life on July 11, 2026. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running Debian 12 after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, Debian 12 no longer receives security patches. Any newly discovered CVEs remain unpatched indefinitely. Organizations running EOL software also face compliance violations under SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001, which require use of supported software versions.