macOS 12.x — End of Life
EOL Medium riskmacOS 12.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Oct 25, 2021 | — | Sep 16, 2024 | 12.7.6 | EOL |
CVEs affecting macOS 12.x (5)
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | KEV | Cycle | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-20696 | MEDIUM | 5.5 | 0.01% | — | 12 | An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.4. An app may… | May 11, 2026 |
| CVE-2025-43451 | MEDIUM | 5.5 | 0.01% | — | 12 | A permissions issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26. An app may be … | May 26, 2026 |
| CVE-2025-46280 | MEDIUM | 5.5 | 0.01% | — | 12 | An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26. An app may be … | May 26, 2026 |
| CVE-2025-46307 | MEDIUM | 5.5 | 0.01% | — | 12 | A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26. An app may be able to acc… | May 26, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-28830 | MEDIUM | 4.7 | 0.01% | — | 12 | A race condition was addressed with additional validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26.4. An app may be able t… | May 11, 2026 |
macOS 12.x is EOL — migrate to macOS 13.x
macOS 13.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before macOS 12.x stops receiving security patches.
Frequently asked questions
Is macOS 12 end of life?
Yes. All macOS 12.x releases have reached end of life and no longer receive security patches. There are 5 known CVEs affecting macOS 12.x. Migrate to macOS 13.x as soon as possible.
What CVEs affect macOS 12?
There are 5 CVEs tracked for macOS 12.x. See the full list above with CVSS and EPSS scores.
What is the latest macOS 12 version?
The latest macOS 12.x patch release is 12.7.6, released on July 29, 2024. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from macOS 12 to macOS 13?
To migrate from macOS 12 to macOS 13: (1) review the official macOS 13 migration guide for breaking changes, (2) update dependencies and configuration accordingly, (3) test thoroughly in a staging environment, (4) deploy with a rollback plan. Starting early gives you time to resolve compatibility issues before your current version reaches end of life.
Is it safe to run macOS 12 in production?
No. macOS 12 has reached end of life and security vulnerabilities are no longer patched. Upgrade to a supported version immediately.
Data sourced from endoflife.date · CVE data from NVD · EPSS from FIRST.org · KEV from CISA