cnspec 12 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
cnspec 12 reached end of life on 23 Sept 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
12 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to cnspec 14. Check your versioncnspec version
Support timeline
Official dates from the cnspec release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 5 Sept 2025 | 1y 1mo ago |
| Active Support ended | 10 Mar 2026 | security fixes only after this |
| Security Support ended | 23 Sept 2026 | this month |
| Latest release | 12.23.1 · 17 Feb 2026 | final |
Where to go from 12
Recommended target: cnspec 14.
The newest actively supported branch is cnspec 14 (latest release 14.2.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is cnspec 12 still safe to use?
cnspec 12 reached end of life on 23 Sept 2026, 12 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download cnspec 12?
Yes — the final release (12.23.1) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade cnspec 12 to?
Upgrade to cnspec 14, the newest actively supported branch.