Vcenter 5.x — End of Life
EOLVcenter 5.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | Sep 19, 2013 | — | Sep 19, 2018 | 5.5 U3k | EOL |
| 5.1 | Aug 13, 2012 | — | Aug 24, 2016 | 5.1 U3d | EOL |
| 5.0 | Aug 24, 2011 | — | Aug 24, 2016 | 5.0 U3g | EOL |
CVEs affecting Vcenter 5.x (0)
Vcenter 5.x is EOL — migrate to Vcenter 6.x
Vcenter 6.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Vcenter 5.x stops receiving security patches.
Frequently asked questions
Is Vcenter 5 end of life?
Yes. All Vcenter 5.x releases have reached end of life and no longer receive security patches. Migrate to Vcenter 6.x as soon as possible.
What CVEs affect Vcenter 5?
No CVEs are currently tracked for Vcenter 5.x in our database. This may mean no vulnerabilities have been recorded yet, or the data is still syncing.
What is the latest Vcenter 5 version?
The latest Vcenter 5.x patch release is 5.5 U3k, released on September 14, 2018. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from Vcenter 5 to Vcenter 6?
To migrate from Vcenter 5 to Vcenter 6: (1) review the official Vcenter 6 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 Vcenter 5 in production?
No. Vcenter 5 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