Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for Google Gemini gemini-2.5-flash?

Accepted Answer

Google Gemini gemini-2.5-flash 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 (15/40), Attack Surface (20/30), CISA KEV Exposure (0/20), and Extended Support Availability (10/10).

Question 2

Is Google Gemini gemini-2.5-flash still supported?

Accepted Answer

Google Gemini gemini-2.5-flash is currently supported. End of life is scheduled for October 16, 2026. Plan your migration before that date to avoid security risk.

Question 3

When does Google Gemini gemini-2.5-flash reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

Google Gemini gemini-2.5-flash reached (or will reach) end of life on October 16, 2026. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running Google Gemini gemini-2.5-flash after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, Google Gemini gemini-2.5-flash 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.