Cisco Ios Xe End of Life Dates
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Cybersecurity and network administration rely heavily on robust and reliable operating systems, which is where Cisco Ios Xe comes into play, having been created to provide a stable and secure platform for various networking devices. Maintained by Cisco, this operating system has been a cornerstone for many networks, providing the necessary tools and features for efficient network management. Developers utilize Cisco Ios Xe due to its ability to provide a wide range of functionalities, making it an ideal choice for complex network infrastructures. With a history of delivering high-quality performance, Cisco Ios Xe has become a preferred option among network administrators and developers alike.
The end-of-life landscape for Cisco Ios Xe is characterized by a large number of versions, with a total of 19 versions having been released, out of which 15 have already reached their end-of-life. Currently, there are 4 active versions, with the next version slated to expire on 2026-07-29, specifically version 17.9. This information is crucial for developers and network administrators, as it allows them to plan and schedule upgrades and migrations accordingly, ensuring minimal disruption to their networks. The last version to reach its end-of-life was version 17.17, which occurred on 2026-03-31, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance of Cisco Ios Xe versions.
From a security perspective, Cisco Ios Xe has a clean track record, with a total of 0 CVEs tracked and 0 critical CVEs reported. As a result, there is no most affected version, and no Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) status is applicable. This impressive security record is a testament to the robustness and reliability of Cisco Ios Xe. Despite this, developers should still remain vigilant and ensure they are running the latest supported versions, as well as keep track of upcoming end-of-life dates to prevent any potential security risks and maintain the integrity of their networks. By doing so, they can ensure the continued stability and security of their networks, even as new versions and updates become available.
Last updated: Jul 24, 2026
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Until EOL | Latest | CVEs | Status | Alert me |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.18 LTS | Aug 8, 2025 | Feb 8, 2028 | Aug 8, 2029 | in 1111d | — | — | Active | |
| 17.17 | Mar 31, 2025 | Mar 31, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | 115d ago | — | — | EOL | |
| 17.16 | Dec 11, 2024 | Dec 11, 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 | 225d ago | — | — | EOL | |
| 17.15 LTS | Aug 9, 2024 | Feb 9, 2027 | Aug 9, 2028 | in 747d | — | — | Active | |
| 17.14 | Apr 13, 2024 | Apr 13, 2025 | Apr 13, 2025 | 467d ago | — | — | EOL | |
| 17.13 | Nov 30, 2023 | Nov 30, 2024 | Nov 30, 2024 | 601d ago | — | — | EOL | |
| 17.12 LTS | Jul 28, 2023 | Jan 28, 2026 | Jul 28, 2027 | in 369d | — | — | Active | |
| 17.11 | Mar 28, 2023 | Mar 28, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | 848d ago | — | — | EOL | |
| 17.10 | Nov 30, 2022 | Nov 30, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 | 967d ago | — | — | EOL | |
| 17.9 LTS | Jul 29, 2022 | Jan 29, 2025 | Jul 29, 2026 | in 5d | — | — | EOL soon | |
| 17.8 | Apr 11, 2022 | Apr 11, 2023 | Apr 11, 2023 | 1200d ago | — | — | EOL | |
| 17.7 | Nov 30, 2021 | Nov 30, 2022 | Nov 30, 2022 | 1332d ago | — | — | EOL | |
| 17.6 LTS | Jul 30, 2021 | Jan 30, 2023 | Jul 30, 2024 | 724d ago | — | — | EOL | |
| 17.5 | Mar 31, 2021 | Mar 31, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | 1576d ago | — | — | EOL | |
| 17.4 | Nov 30, 2020 | Nov 30, 2021 | Nov 30, 2021 | 1697d ago | — | — | EOL | |
| 17.3 LTS | Jul 31, 2020 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2024 | 723d ago | — | — | EOL | |
| 17.2 | Mar 30, 2020 | Mar 30, 2021 | Mar 30, 2021 | 1942d ago | — | — | EOL | |
| 17.1 | Nov 21, 2019 | Nov 21, 2020 | Nov 21, 2020 | 2071d ago | — | — | EOL | |
| 16.12 LTS | Jul 31, 2019 | Jan 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2023 | 1089d ago | — | — | EOL |
Data sourced from endoflife.date · CVE data from NVD
