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: Oct 23, 2026

VersionReleasedActive supportEOL dateUntil EOLLatestCVEsStatusAlert me
26.1 LTSJun 3, 2026—No———Active
17.18 LTSAug 8, 2025Feb 8, 2028Aug 8, 2029in 1020d——Active
17.17 Mar 31, 2025Jul 30, 2026Jul 30, 202685d ago——EOL
17.16 Dec 11, 2024Jan 13, 2026Jan 13, 2026283d ago——EOL
17.15 LTSAug 9, 2024Mar 30, 2027Sep 30, 2028in 708d——Active
17.14 Apr 13, 2024May 31, 2025May 31, 2025510d ago——EOL
17.13 Nov 30, 2023Dec 31, 2024Dec 31, 2024661d ago——EOL
17.12 LTSJul 28, 2023Mar 30, 2026Sep 30, 2027in 342d——Active
17.11 Mar 28, 2023May 14, 2024May 14, 2024892d ago——EOL
17.10 Nov 30, 2022Jan 3, 2024Jan 3, 20241024d ago——EOL
17.9 LTSJul 29, 2022Mar 30, 2025Sep 30, 202623d ago——EOL
17.8 Apr 11, 2022May 30, 2023May 30, 20231242d ago——EOL
17.7 Nov 30, 2021Jan 30, 2023Jan 30, 20231362d ago——EOL
17.6 LTSJul 30, 2021Mar 31, 2024Sep 30, 2024753d ago——EOL
17.5 Mar 31, 2021May 30, 2022May 30, 20221607d ago——EOL
17.4 Nov 30, 2020Jan 28, 2022Jan 28, 20221729d ago——EOL
17.3 LTSJul 31, 2020Mar 31, 2023Sep 30, 20231119d ago——EOL
17.2 Mar 30, 2020Jul 15, 2021Jul 15, 20211926d ago——EOL
17.1 Nov 21, 2019Dec 30, 2020Dec 30, 20202123d ago——EOL
16.12 LTSJul 31, 2019Feb 17, 2022Aug 18, 20221527d ago——EOL

Data sourced from endoflife.date · CVE data from NVD

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