NetScaler ADC 13.1 · Version Status
NetScaler ADC 13.1 End of Life Date
NetScaler ADC 13.1 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Dates read at the vendor's own lifecycle pages (citrix.com); the source of each date is on the product page.
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NetScaler ADC 13.1 is actively supported. EOL date: September 15, 2027.
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EOL Date
Sep 15, 2027
333 days remaining
Latest Release
13.1
Standard release
Release Date
Sep 15, 2021
NetScaler ADC 13.1 series
Lifecycle detail
NetScaler ADC 13.1 was released on September 15, 2021 and support is scheduled to end on September 15, 2027 — a planned supported lifespan of 6 years, in line with the 6 years median for NetScaler ADC releases.
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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All NetScaler ADC Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
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| 12.1 |
12.1 |
May 30, 2023 |
EOL |
| 13.0 |
13.0 |
Jul 15, 2024 |
EOL |
| → 13.1 |
13.1 |
Sep 15, 2027 |
Active |
| 14.1 |
14.1 |
Aug 8, 2030 |
Active |
What does NetScaler ADC 13.1 end of life mean?
When NetScaler ADC 13.1 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: A CVE-based scan does not show the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Some scanners flag unsupported versions of common products, but coverage varies, and none of them give you the date in advance. Running NetScaler ADC 13.1 past its EOL date creates a growing attack surface that a clean scan result does not rule out.
Migrate to NetScaler ADC 14.1 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does NetScaler ADC 13.1 reach end of life?
NetScaler ADC 13.1 reaches end of life on September 15, 2027. That is 333 days remaining.
Is NetScaler ADC 13.1 still supported?
Yes, NetScaler ADC 13.1 is currently supported. The EOL date is September 15, 2027.
What should I upgrade to from NetScaler ADC 13.1?
The recommended upgrade from NetScaler ADC 13.1 is
NetScaler ADC 14.1 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
NetScaler ADC full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running NetScaler ADC 13.1 past EOL?
When NetScaler ADC 13.1 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no vendor fix. A CVE-based scan does not show this — it is the CVE blind spot; some scanners flag unsupported versions of common products, but coverage varies and none give the date in advance. Organizations running EOL NetScaler ADC should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.