Ubuntu 22.04 · Version Status
Ubuntu 22.04 End of Life Date
Ubuntu 22.04 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Ubuntu 22.04 is actively supported. EOL date: April 1, 2027.
EOL Date
Apr 1, 2027
327 days remaining
Latest Release
22.04.5
LTS release
Release Date
Apr 21, 2022
Ubuntu 22.04 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 4.10 |
4.10 |
Apr 30, 2006 |
EOL |
| 5.04 |
5.04 |
Oct 31, 2006 |
EOL |
| 5.10 |
5.10 |
Apr 13, 2007 |
EOL |
| 6.06 LTS |
6.06.2 |
Jun 1, 2011 |
EOL |
| 6.10 |
6.10 |
Apr 26, 2008 |
EOL |
| 7.04 |
7.04 |
Oct 19, 2008 |
EOL |
| 7.10 |
7.10 |
Apr 18, 2009 |
EOL |
| 8.04 LTS |
8.04.4 |
May 9, 2013 |
EOL |
What does Ubuntu 22.04 end of life mean?
When Ubuntu 22.04 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches for this version. CVEs discovered after the EOL date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database with no patch available. Exploit code frequently appears on GitHub within days of disclosure.
The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Running Ubuntu 22.04 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Ubuntu 26.04 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Ubuntu 22.04 reach end of life?
Ubuntu 22.04 reached end of life on April 1, 2027. That is 327 days remaining.
Is Ubuntu 22.04 still supported?
Yes, Ubuntu 22.04 is currently supported. The EOL date is April 1, 2027.
What should I upgrade to from Ubuntu 22.04?
The recommended upgrade from Ubuntu 22.04 is
Ubuntu 26.04 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Ubuntu full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Ubuntu 22.04 past EOL?
When Ubuntu 22.04 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no remediation path. Most vulnerability scanners do not flag this — it is the CVE blind spot. Organizations running EOL Ubuntu should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.