Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for Git 2.54?

Accepted Answer

Git 2.54 has an EOL Risk Score™ of 25 out of 100, placing it in the Low risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: Time Out of Support (15/40), Attack Surface (10/30), CISA KEV Exposure (0/20), and Extended Support Availability (0/10).

Question 2

Is Git 2.54 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Git 2.54 is currently supported. End of life is scheduled for a future date. Plan your migration before that date to avoid security risk.

Question 3

When does Git 2.54 reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

The end of life date for Git 2.54 is not yet scheduled. Check the full Git version timeline at endoflife.ai/git.html for the latest information.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running Git 2.54 after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, Git 2.54 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.