Proxmox Ve 7 · Version Status
Proxmox Ve 7 End of Life Date
Proxmox Ve 7 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Proxmox Ve 7 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 647 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Jul 31, 2024
647 days past EOL
Latest Release
7.4
Standard release
Release Date
Jul 6, 2021
Proxmox Ve 7 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1 |
1.9 |
Jan 31, 2013 |
EOL |
| 2 |
2.3 |
May 31, 2014 |
EOL |
| 3 |
3.4 |
Feb 28, 2017 |
EOL |
| 4 |
4.4 |
Jun 30, 2018 |
EOL |
| 5 |
5.4 |
Jul 31, 2020 |
EOL |
| 6 |
6.4 |
Sep 30, 2022 |
EOL |
| → 7 |
7.4 |
Jul 31, 2024 |
EOL |
| 8 |
8.4 |
Aug 31, 2026 |
Warning |
What does Proxmox Ve 7 end of life mean?
When Proxmox Ve 7 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 Proxmox Ve 7 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Proxmox Ve 9 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Proxmox Ve 7 reach end of life?
Proxmox Ve 7 reached end of life on July 31, 2024. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Proxmox Ve 7 still supported?
No. Proxmox Ve 7 reached end of life on July 31, 2024 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Proxmox Ve 7?
The recommended upgrade from Proxmox Ve 7 is
Proxmox Ve 9 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Proxmox Ve full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Proxmox Ve 7 past EOL?
When Proxmox Ve 7 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 Proxmox Ve should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.