Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for GitHub Actions Runner Images macos-12?

Accepted Answer

GitHub Actions Runner Images macos-12 has an EOL Risk Score™ of 45 out of 100, placing it in the Medium risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: EOL Recency (35/40), Attack Surface (10/30), CISA KEV Exposure (0/20), and Extended Support Availability (0/10).

Question 2

Is GitHub Actions Runner Images macos-12 still supported?

Accepted Answer

GitHub Actions Runner Images macos-12 is no longer supported — it has passed its end of life date (December 3, 2024). No further security patches will be issued. Upgrade to a supported version or obtain extended lifecycle support.

Question 3

When does GitHub Actions Runner Images macos-12 reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

GitHub Actions Runner Images macos-12 reached (or will reach) end of life on December 3, 2024. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running GitHub Actions Runner Images macos-12 after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, GitHub Actions Runner Images macos-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.