Nexus 3.88 · Version Status
Nexus 3.88 End of Life Date
Nexus 3.88 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Nexus 3.88 is actively supported. EOL date: July 13, 2027.
EOL Date
Jul 13, 2027
430 days remaining
Latest Release
3.88.0-08
Standard release
Release Date
Jan 13, 2026
Nexus 3.88 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 2 |
2.15.2-03 |
Jun 30, 2025 |
EOL |
| 3.29 |
3.29.2-02 |
Jun 4, 2022 |
EOL |
| 3.30 |
3.30.1-01 |
Sep 4, 2022 |
EOL |
| 3.31 |
3.31.1-01 |
Dec 16, 2022 |
EOL |
| 3.32 |
3.32.1 |
Jan 8, 2023 |
EOL |
| 3.33 |
3.33.1-01 |
Feb 4, 2023 |
EOL |
| 3.34 |
3.34.1-01 |
Mar 3, 2023 |
EOL |
| 3.35 |
3.35.0-02 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
EOL |
What does Nexus 3.88 end of life mean?
When Nexus 3.88 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 Nexus 3.88 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Nexus 3.91 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Nexus 3.88 reach end of life?
Nexus 3.88 reached end of life on July 13, 2027. That is 430 days remaining.
Is Nexus 3.88 still supported?
Yes, Nexus 3.88 is currently supported. The EOL date is July 13, 2027.
What should I upgrade to from Nexus 3.88?
The recommended upgrade from Nexus 3.88 is
Nexus 3.91 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Nexus full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Nexus 3.88 past EOL?
When Nexus 3.88 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 Nexus should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.