Msexchange 2000 · Version Status
Msexchange 2000 End of Life Date
Msexchange 2000 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Msexchange 2000 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 5597 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Jan 11, 2011
5597 days past EOL
Latest Release
6.0.6620.7
Standard release
Release Date
Nov 29, 2000
Msexchange 2000 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 4.0 |
4.0.996 |
Supported |
Active |
| 5.0 |
5.0.1460 |
Jan 10, 2006 |
EOL |
| 5.5 |
5.5.2653 |
Jan 10, 2006 |
EOL |
| → 2000 |
6.0.6620.7 |
Jan 11, 2011 |
EOL |
| 2003 |
6.5.7654.4 |
Apr 8, 2014 |
EOL |
| 2007 |
8.3.517.0 |
Apr 11, 2017 |
EOL |
| 2010 |
14.3.513.0 |
Oct 13, 2020 |
EOL |
| 2013 |
15.0.1497.48 |
Apr 11, 2023 |
EOL |
What does Msexchange 2000 end of life mean?
When Msexchange 2000 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 Msexchange 2000 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Msexchange subscription or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Msexchange 2000 reach end of life?
Msexchange 2000 reached end of life on January 11, 2011. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Msexchange 2000 still supported?
No. Msexchange 2000 reached end of life on January 11, 2011 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Msexchange 2000?
The recommended upgrade from Msexchange 2000 is
Msexchange subscription — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Msexchange full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Msexchange 2000 past EOL?
When Msexchange 2000 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 Msexchange should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.