VMware ESXi 9.0 · Version Status
VMware ESXi 9.0 End of Life Date
VMware ESXi 9.0 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data reconciled from official vendor documentation and endoflife.date at every build; the source of each date is on the product page.
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VMware ESXi 9.0 is actively supported. EOL date: September 17, 2027.
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EOL Date
Sep 17, 2027
372 days remaining
Latest Release
9.0.2.0100
Standard release
Release Date
Jun 17, 2025
VMware ESXi 9.0 series
Lifecycle detail
VMware ESXi 9.0 was released on June 17, 2025 and support is scheduled to end on September 17, 2027 — a planned supported lifespan of 2 years and 3 months, shorter than the 5 years median for VMware ESXi releases. Its most recent patch is 9.0.2.0100, published July 29, 2026.
Attack Surface
10/30 Medium tier
CISA KEV Exposure
20/20 Named in CISA KEV
Extended Support
0/10 Available
EOL Risk Score™ — proprietary methodology by endoflife.ai. Factors: EOL recency, attack surface breadth, CISA KEV catalog presence, extended support availability. Updated at every build.
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| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
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| 5.0 |
5.0 Update 3g |
Aug 24, 2016 |
EOL |
| 5.1 |
5.1 Update 3d |
Aug 24, 2016 |
EOL |
| 5.5 |
5.5 Update 3k |
Sep 19, 2018 |
EOL |
| 6.0 |
6.0 EP 25 |
Mar 12, 2020 |
EOL |
| 6.5 |
6.5 ESXi650-202403001 |
Oct 15, 2022 |
EOL |
| 6.7 |
6.7 Update 3w |
Oct 15, 2022 |
EOL |
| 7.0 |
7.0 Update 3w |
Oct 2, 2025 |
EOL |
| 8.0 |
8.0 Update 3k |
Oct 11, 2027 |
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What does VMware ESXi 9.0 end of life mean?
When VMware ESXi 9.0 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches for this version. CVEs discovered after the EOL date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database with no patch available. Exploit code frequently appears on GitHub within days of disclosure.
The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Running VMware ESXi 9.0 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to VMware ESXi 9.1 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does VMware ESXi 9.0 reach end of life?
VMware ESXi 9.0 reached end of life on September 17, 2027. That is 372 days remaining.
Is VMware ESXi 9.0 still supported?
Yes, VMware ESXi 9.0 is currently supported. The EOL date is September 17, 2027.
What should I upgrade to from VMware ESXi 9.0?
The recommended upgrade from VMware ESXi 9.0 is
VMware ESXi 9.1 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
VMware ESXi full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running VMware ESXi 9.0 past EOL?
When VMware ESXi 9.0 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no remediation path. Most vulnerability scanners do not flag this — it is the CVE blind spot. Organizations running EOL VMware ESXi should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.