Virtualbox 5.x — End of Life
EOLVirtualbox 5.x — All releases
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Latest patch | Status | Alert me |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | Oct 17, 2017 | — | Jul 31, 2020 | 5.2.44 | EOL | |
| 5.1 | Jul 12, 2016 | — | Apr 30, 2018 | 5.1.38 | EOL | |
| 5.0 | Jul 9, 2015 | — | May 31, 2017 | 5.0.40 | EOL |
CVEs affecting Virtualbox 5.x (0)
Virtualbox 5.x is EOL — migrate to Virtualbox 6.x
Virtualbox 6.x is the next major release. Plan your upgrade before Virtualbox 5.x stops receiving security patches.
Frequently asked questions
Is Virtualbox 5 end of life?
Yes. All Virtualbox 5.x releases have reached end of life and no longer receive security patches. Migrate to Virtualbox 6.x as soon as possible.
What CVEs affect Virtualbox 5?
No CVEs are currently tracked for Virtualbox 5.x in our database. This may mean no vulnerabilities have been recorded yet, or the data is still syncing.
What is the latest Virtualbox 5 version?
The latest Virtualbox 5.x patch release is 5.2.44, released on October 21, 2020. Always run the latest patch to benefit from all security fixes.
How to migrate from Virtualbox 5 to Virtualbox 6?
To migrate from Virtualbox 5 to Virtualbox 6: (1) review the official Virtualbox 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 Virtualbox 5 in production?
No. Virtualbox 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