Nutanix Files 5.0 · Version Status
Nutanix Files 5.0 End of Life Date
Nutanix Files 5.0 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Nutanix Files 5.0 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 129 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Dec 31, 2025
129 days past EOL
Latest Release
5.0.0.3
Standard release
Release Date
May 15, 2024
Nutanix Files 5.0 series
All Nutanix Files Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 3.5 |
3.5.6 |
Oct 31, 2020 |
EOL |
| 3.6 |
3.6.5 |
Jul 31, 2021 |
EOL |
| 3.7 |
3.7.3.1 |
Jan 31, 2022 |
EOL |
| 3.8 |
3.8.1.3 |
Oct 31, 2022 |
EOL |
| 4.0 |
4.0.4 |
Apr 30, 2023 |
EOL |
| 4.1 |
4.1.0.3 |
Sep 30, 2023 |
EOL |
| 4.2 |
4.2.1.1 |
Apr 30, 2024 |
EOL |
| 4.3 |
4.3.0.1 |
Sep 30, 2024 |
EOL |
What does Nutanix Files 5.0 end of life mean?
When Nutanix Files 5.0 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 Nutanix Files 5.0 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Nutanix Files 5.3 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Nutanix Files 5.0 reach end of life?
Nutanix Files 5.0 reached end of life on December 31, 2025. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Nutanix Files 5.0 still supported?
No. Nutanix Files 5.0 reached end of life on December 31, 2025 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Nutanix Files 5.0?
The recommended upgrade from Nutanix Files 5.0 is
Nutanix Files 5.3 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Nutanix Files full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Nutanix Files 5.0 past EOL?
When Nutanix Files 5.0 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 Nutanix Files should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.