Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for MX Linux 23?

Accepted Answer

MX Linux 23 has an EOL Risk Score™ of 10 out of 100, placing it in the Low risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: EOL Recency (0/40), Attack Surface (10/30), CISA KEV Exposure (0/20), and Extended Support Availability (0/10).

Question 2

Is MX Linux 23 still supported?

Accepted Answer

MX Linux 23 is currently supported. End of life is scheduled for June 10, 2028. Plan your migration before that date to avoid security risk.

Question 3

When does MX Linux 23 reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

MX Linux 23 reached (or will reach) end of life on June 10, 2028. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running MX Linux 23 after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, MX Linux 23 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.