Ubuntu 25.10 · Version Status
Ubuntu 25.10 End of Life Date
Ubuntu 25.10 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Ubuntu 25.10 reaches end of life on July 1, 2026. Plan your migration now — 53 days remaining.
EOL Date
Jul 1, 2026
53 days remaining
Latest Release
25.10
Standard release
Release Date
Oct 9, 2025
Ubuntu 25.10 series
TuxCare
Extended Ubuntu 25.10 Support
Extended Lifecycle Support for Ubuntu — security patches beyond Canonical EOL.
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| 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 25.10 end of life mean?
When Ubuntu 25.10 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 25.10 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 25.10 reach end of life?
Ubuntu 25.10 reached end of life on July 1, 2026. That is 53 days remaining.
Is Ubuntu 25.10 still supported?
Ubuntu 25.10 is still supported but approaching end of life on July 1, 2026. Begin planning your migration now.
What should I upgrade to from Ubuntu 25.10?
The recommended upgrade from Ubuntu 25.10 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 25.10 past EOL?
When Ubuntu 25.10 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.