macOS 13.x — End of Life
EOL Medium riskmacOS 13.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Oct 24, 2022 | — | Sep 15, 2025 | 13.7.8 | EOL |
CVEs affecting macOS 13.x (5)
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | KEV | Cycle | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-20696 | MEDIUM | 5.5 | 0.01% | — | 13 | 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% | — | 13 | 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% | — | 13 | 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% | — | 13 | 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% | — | 13 | 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 13.x is EOL — migrate to macOS 14.x
macOS 14.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before macOS 13.x stops receiving security patches.
Frequently asked questions
Is macOS 13 end of life?
Yes. All macOS 13.x releases have reached end of life and no longer receive security patches. There are 5 known CVEs affecting macOS 13.x. Migrate to macOS 14.x as soon as possible.
What CVEs affect macOS 13?
There are 5 CVEs tracked for macOS 13.x. See the full list above with CVSS and EPSS scores.
What is the latest macOS 13 version?
The latest macOS 13.x patch release is 13.7.8, released on August 20, 2025. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from macOS 13 to macOS 14?
To migrate from macOS 13 to macOS 14: (1) review the official macOS 14 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 13 in production?
No. macOS 13 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