Nokia c3 · Version Status
Nokia c3 End of Life Date
Nokia c3 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Nokia c3 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1285 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Nov 1, 2022
1285 days past EOL
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
Aug 13, 2020
Nokia c3 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 c3 end of life mean?
When Nokia c3 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 c3 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 c3 reach end of life?
Nokia c3 reached end of life on November 1, 2022. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Nokia c3 still supported?
No. Nokia c3 reached end of life on November 1, 2022 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Nokia c3?
The recommended upgrade from Nokia c3 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 c3 past EOL?
When Nokia c3 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.