Nokia xr21 · Version Status
Nokia xr21 End of Life Date
Nokia xr21 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Nokia xr21 is actively supported. EOL date: May 24, 2027.
EOL Date
May 24, 2027
380 days remaining
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
May 24, 2023
Nokia xr21 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 xr21 end of life mean?
When Nokia xr21 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 xr21 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 xr21 reach end of life?
Nokia xr21 reached end of life on May 24, 2027. That is 380 days remaining.
Is Nokia xr21 still supported?
Yes, Nokia xr21 is currently supported. The EOL date is May 24, 2027.
What should I upgrade to from Nokia xr21?
The recommended upgrade from Nokia xr21 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 xr21 past EOL?
When Nokia xr21 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.