Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for Ubuntu 20.04?

Accepted Answer

Ubuntu 20.04 has an EOL Risk Score™ of 85 out of 100, placing it in the Critical risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: EOL Recency (35/40), Attack Surface (30/30), CISA KEV Exposure (20/20), and Extended Support Availability (0/10).

Question 2

Is Ubuntu 20.04 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Ubuntu 20.04 is no longer supported — it has passed its end of life date (May 31, 2025). No further security patches will be issued. Upgrade to a supported version or obtain extended lifecycle support.

Question 3

When does Ubuntu 20.04 reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

Ubuntu 20.04 reached (or will reach) end of life on May 31, 2025. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running Ubuntu 20.04 after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, Ubuntu 20.04 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.