Nokia c21-plus · Version Status
Nokia c21-plus End of Life Date
Nokia c21-plus end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Nokia c21-plus is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 707 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Jun 1, 2024
707 days past EOL
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
Apr 29, 2022
Nokia c21-plus series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 6 |
— |
Oct 1, 2020 |
EOL |
| 3 |
— |
Sep 1, 2020 |
EOL |
| 5 |
— |
Oct 1, 2020 |
EOL |
| 8 |
— |
Oct 1, 2020 |
EOL |
| 2 |
— |
Nov 1, 2019 |
EOL |
| 3.1-plus |
— |
Oct 1, 2021 |
EOL |
| 1 |
— |
Apr 1, 2021 |
EOL |
| 8-sirocco |
— |
May 1, 2021 |
EOL |
What does Nokia c21-plus end of life mean?
When Nokia c21-plus 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 Nokia c21-plus past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Nokia xr21 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Nokia c21-plus reach end of life?
Nokia c21-plus reached end of life on June 1, 2024. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Nokia c21-plus still supported?
No. Nokia c21-plus reached end of life on June 1, 2024 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Nokia c21-plus?
The recommended upgrade from Nokia c21-plus is
Nokia xr21 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Nokia full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Nokia c21-plus past EOL?
When Nokia c21-plus 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 Nokia should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.