Openvpn 2.x — End of Life

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7 releases in this series0 CVEs

Openvpn 2.x is partially supported: only 2.7, 2.6 still receive security fixes. The most recent release in this series is 2.7.7. No CVE is currently tracked for Openvpn 2.x.

Openvpn 2.x — All releases

VersionReleasedActive supportEOL dateLatest patchStatusAlert me
2.7Feb 11, 2026—No2.7.7Active
2.6Jan 25, 2023Aug 31, 2026Aug 31, 20282.6.23Active
2.5Oct 27, 2020Jul 18, 2024Jul 31, 20252.5.11EOL
2.4Dec 16, 2016Mar 17, 2022Mar 31, 20232.4.12EOL
2.3Jan 2, 2013Sep 25, 2017Jun 30, 20212.3.18EOL
2.2Apr 21, 2011Nov 30, 2014Nov 30, 20152.2.3EOL
2.1Dec 11, 2009Nov 6, 2010Nov 30, 20112.1.4EOL

CVEs affecting Openvpn 2.x (0)

No CVEs tracked for Openvpn 2.x.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Openvpn 2 end of life?

Partially. 5 of the 7 Openvpn 2.x releases have reached end of life. Still supported: 2.7, 2.6.

What CVEs affect Openvpn 2?

No CVEs are currently tracked for Openvpn 2.x in the NVD data we monitor.

What is the latest Openvpn 2 version?

The latest Openvpn 2.x patch release is 2.7.7, released on September 3, 2026. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.

When was Openvpn 2 first released?

Openvpn 2.1 was released on December 11, 2009. See the full version timeline in the table above.

Is it safe to run Openvpn 2 in production?

Only on a supported release (2.7, 2.6). Make sure you run the latest patch (2.7.7) to have all security fixes applied.

Data sourced from endoflife.date · CVE data from NVD · EPSS from FIRST.org · KEV from CISA